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Learn how your faith will be strengthened when you believe God is who He says He is and will do what He promises to do.
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Joseph combed the job listings frustratedly. Previous jobs as a waiter had paid well, but regular weekend shifts typical of the restaurant industry made it hard for him as a new believer in Jesus to attend church regularly. “Why doesn’t God answer my prayer?” he lamented. “Wouldn’t He want me to attend church?”
It took a year before Joseph saw that he had to adjust his expectations and try a different industry where he finally found a job with regular weekday shifts. Thanking God, he realized how the long wait had made him more mature in making decisions. This job change process had also taught Joseph what it means to persevere in life and trust in God to reveal His plans in His time.
That’s what James told a church facing trials. Encouraging them not to give up, he said: “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete” (James 1:4). The process of asking God for wisdom, waiting, and standing firm (vv. 5-6) would not only nurture their patience and trust in God, but also help them grow in maturity as they learned more about themselves and God.
Waiting for God’s answer can be tough, but it makes us more mature and steadfast, strengthens our faith, and gives us a deeper understanding of what it means to trust God.
Many people think generosity is simply giving money away. Dr. Tony Evans explains why generosity is actually a Kingdom investment—and how grace transforms giving into something eternal.
How will God deal with us if we are unable to forgive each other? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more.
Topic: Deep Questions
The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd
thepublicsquare.com
Air Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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