"Persevere until the Lord's arrival," James 5:7.
James incontrovertibly asserts the Lord will appear. That's the fundamental fact. A fact not yet realized, but a real fact. In fact, says the Good Book, the Lord keeps getting closer. Indeed, the Maker of the skies and earth has fixed a day on which he will judge the world - and the Judge stands at the door. Right now. That close. So. What do we do as we await his advent? Be patient. Persevere. Endure. Be steadfast. Don't complain about each other. Instead, strengthen each other's hearts. Hear about the suffering and patient endurance of the Lord's bygone prophets. And recognize the Lord has a very tender heart and overflows with mercy.
When we meet today with a brother or sister, we encourage each other to press on in the joy of Jesus' soon appearing. And, together, we give thanks for God's mercy and assurance of forever life with him.
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