"strenghten your hearts, for the coming of the lord is near"

sermon notes from james 5

1. we are to face struggles with patience- james 5:7 when youre mistreated, don not erupt in a fit of anger. be patient for the lord is coming. jesus will handle the situation in his own, perfect way.

2. we are to face struggles with courage- james 5:8-10 strengthen your heart when you are struggling. the lord's coming is close, and that is what should strengthen our hearts. be steadfast and understand that he is coming again.

3. we are to face struggles with endurance- james 5:11, james 1:2 the testing of your faith produces endurance. dont seek to run away; stay under it until god moves you. running away from your struggles does not olease god (i.e. job) job 1:22- through all of his struggles job did not blame god. he kept trusting and pursuing god's will. job 42:10- god dealt with mercy. he restored job and he became twice the man with half the pride