In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef calls us to keep our true home in mind so that we might patiently endure the trials of this life.
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[00:08.000 --> 00:20.000] Wait on God by Dr. Michael Youssef. For the believer, patience is built upon the absolute, unshakable belief that God is sovereign.
[00:20.000 --> 00:26.000] We can be patient because we know we are neither forgotten nor forsaken by our Heavenly Father.
[00:26.000 --> 00:34.000] Patience is the result of knowing that God has every detail of our lives under control. Nothing escapes his eternal care.
[00:34.000 --> 00:41.000] One day your loving Savior is coming back for you. Remember your ultimate destination is heaven.
[00:41.000 --> 00:47.000] Therefore, do not get hooked by Satan's bait and begin treating this world as your real home.
[00:47.000 --> 00:53.000] If you do, you'll find that you're becoming more impatient with the aggravations of life.
[00:53.000 --> 01:00.000] James gives us examples that spur us on to patience. First, we must understand some of the basic rules of farming.
[01:00.000 --> 01:06.000] A farmer does not continually dig up the seed he's planted in order to check its growth.
[01:06.000 --> 01:13.000] If he did, he would never have a harvest. Likewise, we must trust God's timing in our lives.
[01:13.000 --> 01:19.000] Just as the farmer waits for his crop, we must wait on God to complete his work in our lives.
[01:19.000 --> 01:26.000] This takes patience. James goes on to tell us that even Job had to endure a fierce trial.
[01:26.000 --> 01:32.000] However, he knew that God had a wonderful plan for his life and he refused to deny the Lord.
[01:32.000 --> 01:37.000] There will be times when we feel like we are in a holding pattern in our lives.
[01:37.000 --> 01:44.000] We long to move away from our difficulties, but God wants us to wait and to learn how to be patient.
[01:44.000 --> 01:55.000] If you find yourself feeling impatient with your circumstances, look up into the glorious face of the Savior who loves you and has a great reward for you.
[01:55.000 --> 02:08.000] Let's pray together. Father, we know you are sovereign. As we wait on your work in our lives, we pray you would bring to mind the opportunities and ways that we might serve you with honor.
[02:08.000 --> 02:17.000] We desire to show our faithfulness in this time of waiting. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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