Words of Encouragement — Dave Bertsch & Chetan Chadalavada — January 22, 2023
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Summary
The message emphasizes the importance of patience, drawing examples from scripture such as the husbandman waiting for the harvest, Abraham's long wait for Isaac, and the endurance of the prophets. The speaker urges the audience to emulate this patience by looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of faith, and to apply this lesson to small, daily areas of life. Ultimately, the core message is to live with patience, hope, and a deep commitment to the truth.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does James say about patience?The speaker directs listeners to James chapter 5, highlighting commands to be patient and establish hearts as believers await the coming of the Lord.
Looking at the prophets and Job as examplesJames points to the prophets and Job as examples of suffering affliction and enduring with patience while trusting in the tender mercy of the Lord.
The patience of AbrahamAbraham displayed incredible faith and patience as he waited roughly 25 years for God to fulfill the promise of giving him a son.
Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faithThe writer of Hebrews encourages believers to run the race with patience by looking to Jesus, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him.
Recognizing impatience in small daily areasWhen we pray for patience, the Lord often reveals it in small daily frustrations, like driving in traffic, teaching us to pay attention to the little things.
The God of hope and instruction in the scripturesScriptures written in earlier times provide instruction so that through perseverance and encouragement we might abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.Romans 15:13
Not letting trials go to wasteFacing a terrifying sickness with his son served as a challenging trial, reminding the speaker that biblical miracles are real and trials should be allowed to bear fruit.
The Spirit of the Lord upon the AnointedJesus quoted Isaiah to declare that He was sent to bring good news to the afflicted, bind up the brokenhearted, and comfort those who mourn.
Jesus raises the widow's son at NainMoved with compassion for a grieving widow who had lost her only son, Jesus raised the young man from the dead and gave him back to his mother.
Having the same hope in our lives todayJust as the Lord gave hope to hopeless people in the scriptures and looked upon them with compassion, He looks upon us with compassion today.
