Monday, November 07, 2011

Digging Deeper

James 5:11 with Commentary

Good Monday morning. I trust you had a great time in the Lord's house yesterday with His people. It is so good to be with brothers and sisters in Christ feasting on His Word. Last week, I mentioned that several of you have shared with me that you have been getting "James" from several angles and sources. The same day I wrote that, I went to our Staff Chapel and Bill Welte started his message by saying "Please turn to the book of James" I had to chuckle to myself - well, actually I chuckled to Sue who was sitting next to me. I hope you are being blessed by the slow, methodical review of God's Word through James this year. This week we move on to James 5:11.

Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. James 5:11

Commentary
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. James 5:11 KJV

"We count those happy who endure (v. 11). Job also is proposed as an example, v. 11. Under all he could bless God and what came to him in the end? God accomplished those things for him which plainly prove that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. The tender mercy of God is such that he will make his people an abundant amends for all their sufferings and afflictions. Let us serve our God, and endure our trials, as those who believe the end will crown all." [Matthew Henry's Commentary in One Volume pg. 1937]

Have a good week. Take time to sit back, take a deep breath and say Thank You to Jesus for life, His life, given so freely and abundantly to all who believe.

Blessings,
Diane

Diane Hunt is the Director of Addiction Recovery and Development at America's KESWICK. In addition to her Keswick responsibilities which keep her busy, she loves to read, write and teach, travel and laugh with her grandchildren. Diane has been married to her husband John over 26 years. She has 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 step-children, and 7 step-grandchildren.

Cross references:
A. James 5:11 : Job 1:21, 22; 2:10
B. James 5:11 : Job 42:10, 12
C. James 5:11 : Exodus 34:6

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