The heart of the prudent gets knowledge and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge Proverbs 18:15

Speaker John Bonacorsi Title: Patience In The Face Of Suffering Date: Nov. 11, 2012

James 5:7-11 (NIV) Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9 Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! 10 Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

1. BE PATIENT (vs. 7) Until the Lords coming See how the farmer waits Something is going on below the surface

Ps. 40:1 (NIV) I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry.

2. STAND FIRM (vs. 8)

Ex. 14:13 (NIV) Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. James 1:12 (NIV) Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. I Cor. 16:13-14 (NIV) Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.

3. DONT GRUMBLE (vs. 9) The Judge is standing at the door Remember the prophets (vs. 10) Remember others you know (vs.11) Remember Job (vs. 11)

4. BECAUSE THE LORD IS FULL OF COMPASSION AND MERCY Only one thing worse than disappointment with God; it is disappointment without God Love Him, serve Him, wait for Him to complete at proper time Although evil abounds, if a real Heaven and a real Hell exist (and they do!), it is better that God waits to return

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Another Time and Another Place SingersAvalon

Ive always heard there is a land Beyond the mortal dreams of man Where every tear will be left behind But it must be in another time Oh-oh-oh Therell be an everlasting light Shining a purest holy white And every fear will be erased But it must be in another place Oh-oh-oh Chorus: So Im waiting For another and another place Where all my hopes and dreams will be captured with one look at Jesus face Oh, my hearts been burning, my soul keeps yearning Sometimes I can hardly wait for that sweet, sweet someday When Ill be swept away To another time and another place Ive grown tired of earthly things They promise peace but furnish pain All of lifes sweetest joys combined Can never match those in another time Oh-oh-oh And though I put my trust in Christ And felt His spirit move in my life I know its truly just a taste Of His glory in another place Oh-oh-oh