They were misunderstood and often ignored. People thought they were a bit goofy and extreme. Many of them lived in danger. Yet the Old Testament prophets obeyed God’s call for their lives; even today they stand as role models of faith and perseverance. “My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience.” James 5:10 (NKJV). In this message, our study of James will remind us that obedience to God does not guarantee us a life of ease and pleasure. In fact, the opposite will often be our experience. The lives of the prophets show that God never leads us where His grace cannot sustain us!
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Steve Massey is the pastor of Hayden Bible Church of Hayden, Idaho. He also writes about matters of faith for The Spokesman-Review of Spokane, Wash., where he previously worked as an editor and reporter. He and his wife, Pam, have two grown children, Jake and Sarah.
