We are entering a rainy season. While it may be inconvenient for me, the farmers need the rain. I don’t think that I could ever be a good farmer. They are in a constant state of waiting. They must wait for the rains to feed the ground. They wait for the crops to grow. Patience is not my strong suit, but I am trying to learn and grow in the practice of waiting.
James 5:7 says, “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.” We must learn patience as all things will be made right when the Lord returns. Learning patience is difficult as we want control over the circumstances and fear something will go wrong while we wait. But the reality is that we cannot control the circumstances, as only God can and does. He will make all things right when Jesus returns, removing all suffering and replacing it with eternal joy and love. In the meantime, we trust in Him to work on our behalf.
Reluctant Retiree 