Read James 5:7-11

Patience rarely feels like strength. But James reminds us that it is. He invites us to picture a farmer — someone who does the hard work of planting, then waits for rain that he cannot control. He can’t force growth or speed the harvest. His job is to stay faithful, to trust that what’s unseen is still at work beneath the soil.

That’s what faith looks like in waiting. God calls you to sow prayer, obedience, and trust — and then to wait for His timing to bring fruit. There are seasons where it feels like nothing is happening. But in reality, God is nurturing growth deep beneath the surface of your circumstances.

The world teaches you to measure progress by what you can see; faith teaches you to rest in what God is doing behind the scenes. The Lord’s coming — His return and His righteous renewal of all things — is the ultimate “harvest.” Every waiting season, no matter how small, points toward that greater hope.

You don’t need to rush the rain. You simply need to keep the soil of your heart ready for what God will do in His time.

Reflection Questions:

• What does the farmer’s patience teach us about trusting God?
  
• How do you respond when God seems slow to act?
  
• What might God be cultivating beneath the surface in your life?
  
• How can you stay faithful while waiting for His timing?

Journaling Prompt:

Write about an area of your life where you are waiting for God to move. Describe how you want to trust Him like a farmer waiting for rain.