Drippings from the Honeycomb
Do you think the Bible is boring? King David, in one of his psalms, said the Scriptures were so sweet they were like "drippings from the honeycomb." Perhaps it's time that we take a few minutes out of our busy lives and look at the Bible through fresh eyes! Join us on a journey to find these "sweet drippings" as we walk through the books of the Bible by studying selected key verses through which we can glimpse the whole theme of each book! We will look at stories you might not have heard before, talk about the real people and places behind each of these verses, see how one verse can connect to many others across the entire Bible, and learn to see the beauty of God's sovereign plan which is woven through every page of His Word.
Drippings from the Honeycomb
And now we wait... (James 5:7-8)
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Throughout the Book of James, the author teaches his church—and by extension, us who read his writings today—how we ought to live lives devoted to Christ. He concludes his epistle by urging believers to wait for the return of Jesus Christ. James’ desire is that believers live in the “now, not yet” tension of the Kingdom of God, demonstrating lives that reflect those who have been saved for eternal fellowship with God, even before the full consummation of the kingdom at Christ’s return.
With the zeal and passion of a committed shepherd, James instructs his followers to “wait” for the return of Christ. It is clear from his writings that this waiting is not passive but active. He gives his parishioners the example of Job, calling them to be steadfast and patient—to “establish” their hearts for the coming of the Lord. James speaks with the urgency of a pastor unwilling to see any of his sheep falter.
As modern-day believers, we must heed his words. We must establish our hearts in a world that seeks to erode our faith in Christ. We must hold fast to the truth of the Gospel and never let go of God. Jesus will return, though we do not know when. For this reason, James’ exhortation remains deeply relevant: “You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.”