10/05/2026
๐ก Todayโs Message: Waiting for the Coming of the Lord
๐๏ธ Ministering: Apostle Peter Gaya
๐ Main Sunday Service โ RGC Ruiru
๐ธ Motherโs Day Service | May 10
๐ Main Scripture
James 5:7โ11
โIndeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lordโthat the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.โ
โ James 5:11 (NKJV)
โจ Sermon Summary
The message centered on the believerโs attitude while waiting for the Lordโs coming and for Godโs intervention in lifeโs situations. Just as a farmer patiently waits for harvest after planting, Christians are called to remain faithful, patient, and spiritually steadfast while trusting Godโs timing.
The book of James emphasizes practical Christian conduct, much like Proverbs in the Old Testamentโfilled with wisdom for daily living and spiritual maturity.
๐พ Waiting Requires Patience and Faith
James 5:7โ8
โTherefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lordโฆโ
Many believers come before God carrying burdens, expectations, and unanswered prayers. Sometimes we wonder when God will finally show up in our situations. Yet Scripture reminds us that the Lord comes at the appointed time.
Revelation 21:4
God promises a future without tears, sorrow, pain, or death. His coming brings restoration and completion.
๐ค Abraham: The Test of Time
Abraham obeyed God faithfully, yet waited many years for the promise of a child.
โข God spoke directly to Abraham multiple times.
โข Still, the promise delayed.
โข At 100 years old, Abraham received divine visitors.
โข Sarah laughed at the promise because it seemed impossible.
โข Yet Isaac (โlaughterโ) was born.
Key Lesson:
God may delay, but He never forgets.
The Lord can bring a miracle that turns years of sorrow into joy and laughter.
๐ฑ The Farmerโs Patience
James compares believers to farmers:
โข A farmer plants with expectation.
โข He waters, weeds, prunes, and waits.
โข Different crops mature at different times.
โข But harvest eventually comes.
Spiritual Principle:
Faith is demonstrated through patient endurance.
Just as:
โข Mango trees take years to bear fruit,
โข Other crops grow faster,
Godโs promises also unfold in different seasons.
๐ God Does His Part
1 Corinthians 3:6
โI planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.โ
Believers must continue faithfully:
โข praying,
โข serving,
โข obeying,
โข worshipping,
โข and trusting.
God alone brings increase and fulfillment.
โ ๏ธ Avoid Grumbling
James 5:9
โDo not grumble against one anotherโฆโ
Complaining, bitterness, and unforgiveness can hinder spiritual growth.
Jesus taught in Matthew 7:1โ5 that we should examine ourselves before judging others.
The Right Attitude Includes:
โข Forgiveness
โข Humility
โข Gratitude
โข Love toward others
โข Trust toward God
๐ Learn from Godโs Servants
James points to biblical examples of perseverance:
โข Joseph
โข David
โข Daniel
โข Job
All endured hardship before seeing Godโs purpose fulfilled.
James 5:11
โBlessed are those who endure.โ
Endurance is not wasted in Godโs kingdom.
๐ Lessons from the Passage
1. Faith
Keep believing even when answers delay.
2. Patience
Godโs timing is perfect.
3. Do Not Grumble
Maintain a right heart toward God and others.
4. Learn from Godโs Servants
Their endurance became testimony.
5. Perseverance Brings Blessing
The patient farmer eventually rejoices in harvest.
๐๏ธ The Man at the Pool of Bethesda
John 5:1โ15
The man at Bethesda waited many years for healing. Yet at the appointed time, Jesus came personally to him.
After years of waiting, he walked freely carrying the mat that once carried him.
Encouragement:
The Lord knows your situation.
He comes at the right time.
Do not stop believing.
๐ฅ Final Encouragement
โข Keep your faith alive.
โข Keep serving faithfully.
โข Keep praying.
โข Keep hoping.
โข Keep your attitude right.
The Lord is coming.
And when He comes, He comes with compassion, mercy, restoration, and breakthrough.
