James 5:8
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
Read all of James Chapter 5 here
James here continues his teaching to the scattered believers to be patient in the face of trials and adversity, and to be patient and understanding that God has things under control.
He instructs them to stablish their hearts. Some translations use the word strengthen here. This word translated means to “make fast,””to establish,”or “to confirm.” What is it they are to establish their hearts in? They are to establish them in the hope and promise of The Lord’s return. The same word was used in Luke 9:51 as Jesus set his face steadfastly to return to Jerusalem, the entire time knowing that his death would result.
The believers James was writing to were facing intense persecution, trials, and troubles. We have seen quite a bit of…
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