KBM Patiently Wait On The Lord

Hello again and welcome to our 213th episode of Kids Bible Minute. I’m your host Landon Rowell and I’m also the local preacher for the church of Christ in Ramona, OK. I want to thank Bible Way Media, out of the Oologah cofC for giving me the opportunity to do this podcast and each of you for studying God’s Word with me. I enjoy our studies together and look forward to it each week. As always, I want to make certain you have “your” Bible with you so that when I mention a Bible verse you can read that verse for yourself and not just take my word for it. Now most of the time I will read that passage mentioned out loud so it’s best if you pause this podcast when the scripture is mentioned, turn to the verse and read it, then unpause the podcast and read along with me as I read out loud. If you are new to our study, first I want to say thank you for studying with us and secondly I want to let you know that you can reach all archived or past episodes easily at ramonacofc.com in the podcast section where there is a direct link to Kids Bible Minute past episodes. So as most of you know we have just finished up a rather lengthy series of lessons on the book of Revelation. If you are just joining us make sure to go back through those lessons and use them to further you study in that great book. Today I thought, with all the turmoil going on here in America that we could look at what Jesus’ brother James wrote in James 5:7-8.

James 5:7–8 ESV

7 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 the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

Every child of God’s goal should be in this life is to get to heaven next to God in the next life. That means we will have to live patiently here on earth, through all the craziness that goes on, patiently waiting for the next life. In this passage the word “patient” means, “to remain tranquil while waiting.” The idea being that even when things seem their most insane and that Satan seems to have the edge remember, be calm and wait, because ultimately God is in control. In other words God is the one that will handle those that treat us bad whether it’s in this life or the next. Remember the words of God by way of the great apostle Paul in Romans 12:19.

Romans 12:19 ESV

19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

So, when at school kids are being mean, be patient and remember God is in control. When our family life isn’t great, be patient and remember God is in control. When work or even the church is having difficulties remember God is in control. As James reminded us, “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord.”

Well, that concludes this Bible study for today. As always, I want to thank you for studying God's precious Word with me and I want to encourage you to continue to study God's Word every day. Be sure to use the wonderful material and other podcasts made available through the BWM App or website at biblewaymedia.org. I also personally have a website at gospel-preacher.com. Of course, make sure you ask your parents if it is ok by them before you download the app or go to those websites. I also encourage you to contact me personally with question about the Bible at the Ramona church of Christ email address [e-mail] or through our Facebook Page. Make sure you message the Ramona church of Christ in OK not California. Until we have an opportunity to meet again, peace be with you in Christ Jesus our Lord.