Do The Possible

 "Therefore be patient brethren, until the coming of the Lord.  See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain" (James 5:7).

We are not a people who like to wait.  In fact, we have very little patience for anything slow....from our computers, phones, or even lines at Costco.  It doesn't seem to concern God that we don't like to wait. In fact, I'm sure He purposely makes us wait knowing it will mature and develop us.

There is an old saying that was frequently quoted at Calvary Chapel: You do the possible and God will do the impossible.  A good farmer is able to wait patiently for the precious fruit when he has been faithful to do the possible.  He has plowed, planted, watered, and pulled the weeds...and now, waits for the fruit of his labor.  He has no control over the seasons or weather, he is faithful to do the possible and trusts the Lord for things that are out of his control. 

If you are in a season of waiting, let it be a season of growing your faith.  Set your heart on the possible; pray, grab hold of His promises, worship Him, and trust His perfect timing.  As you do the possible, waiting can even be exciting as the Lord is so faithful to bring forth precious fruit to your life.