When Napoleon of France fought Wellington of England, all England waited patiently for word of the decisive battle at Waterloo. When the message came to London it was relayed by the flags on top of the Winchester cathedral. The flags on the cathedral began to spell it out: "Wellington defeated..." But before the message could be completed, a heavy fog moved in. Gloom filled the hearts of the people as the fragmentary news spread throughout the surrounding countryside. But when the mists began to lift, it became evident that the signals of Winchester Cathedral had really spelled out the triumphant message: "Wellington defeated the enemy!" And when you feel defeated and find yourself in the fog of growing impatience I urge you to look to the clear promises here in James and see “how the Lord’s plan finally ends in good, for he is full of tenderness and mercy.”