James is not referring to physical sickness and healing, but spiritual weakness and restoration. Therefore, this passage isn't just applicable for the hospital room or hospice patient, but is meaningful to all of us in the course of our Christian lives.

Wait for God to right the wrongs in your life because He is coming again...and because He is good.

James rebukes and indicts the wicked for the misuse of their money.

The phenomenon that occurred i Herod's life can also occur in our own lives if we are not careful. That is, we can begin with a conscience that is sensitive to righteousness and justice but then become hardened to the point of blindness in the face of truth.

We ought to say -Deo Volente,- if the Lord wills.

Most of our Christian ministry may be centered in and around the Church. However, we are also to go out into a dark world and shine our light.