 
                            
                            James: Growing UpPatiently Abiding: James 5:7-12July 12, 2015Please turn to James 5:7-12Michael\u2019s personal goal: to allow the promise of Christ\u2019s return to feed my hope in these last days.V 11: patience = persevere: hold steady through the stormV 7, 8, 10 (Gr.) Makrothumeo: Makro = long + thumos = temper (as to temper as with fire) App: Be patient: long tempered.V 8b: Be Patient: Stand Firm in the Fire: \u201cstrengthen your heart\u201d App: pray, be in the Word, fellowshipV 9-11: Be Patience: Don\u2019t Grumble in the FireApp: We need each otherV 12: Be Patience: Don\u2019t Swear in the FireApp: Don\u2019t weasel 7 Key Events to Happen by the end of SeptemberWritten June 16, 2015: http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/2015/June16/161.htmlWhat to Do1.Keep your eyes on Jesus. He\u2019s coming soon.2.Don\u2019t blame or get angry. It never did anyone any good. James 1:53.Be prepared to minister. People will seek answers4.Get your eyes on eternity. That\u2019s what matters.What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?