My sermon this week is on patience from James 1. But my cross reference took me to John 14
1″Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Part of being patient is knowing God is in control. This passage let us know that Jesus has it all taken care of and we don’t need to worry about what will come in the future. When we rest in Christ we can know that we have a big future in store. He is going to prepare a place for us in heaven so who care what happens here on Earth.
I know it is a hard concept to grasp with all the layoffs and work closings that are going on right now, but it pales in comparison when we rely on him and him alone. Maybe a job loss is meant to draw someone closer to him. We are still trying to understand why my wife’s mother was called home last year, but we know that he has a reason and his reason is beyond our reasons.
In Romans Paul write that all things work to good for those who love the Lord. Give your burden to him and let him comfort you. He has it all under control and he will com back for us someday.
If you are in the Middleburg Florida area this Sunday we would love to have you. Our Church is located at 3965 Old Jennings Rd on the corner of Old Jennings and Long Bay
God Bless,
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