Outcome of the Lord’s Dealings

Abounding Grace Church

"The Outcome of the Lord's Dealings"James 5:7-11Pastor Tom Madon, Living Word ChurchA question commonly discussed among believers is how God dealswith us as His children. Thankfully, God's Word often addressesthis issue, providing both instruction and encouragement.The Epistle of James encourages his readers to patiently endurewhatever sufferings God allows or brings into our lives and toremember "the outcome of the Lord's dealings" (James 1:11).The topic sentence of the paragraph is, "Be patient, brothers, untilthe coming of the Lord" (James 5:7).Three instructive examples of encouragement:1. The faithful, hardworking farmer (vs. 7-9) We are to be ___________________ our hearts. We are to be careful that we do not _________________one another for the trials we experience.2. The persecuted yet faithful Old Testament prophets (vs.10) Their suffering and faithfulness are both well documented.3. God's faithful servant, Job. (vs. 11) Job experienced unimaginable loss and suffering. Job exhibited exemplary _________ in his trials. Job endured his trials without understanding God's_______ in his suffering. Job's experience teaches us to trust God's ___________and to be confident in the outcome of the Lord's__________ with us.