"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 4 August 2012"
Today's Bible Verse: James 1:2-5 "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall in various trails, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
Trails are of outward circumstances, conflicts, suffering, and troubles that are encountered by "ALL" believers. Trials are not pleasant and may be extremely grievous, but believers are to consider them as opportunities for rejoicing. Troubles and difficulties are a tool which refines and purifies our Faith, producing patience and endurance.
The term "testing of your faith" means "tested" or "approved." The aim of testing is not to destroy or afflict, but to "purge" and "refine." Patience transcends the idea of bearing affliction; it includes the idea of standing fast under pressure, with a staying power that turns trials and tribulations into opportunities of Praise. If a believer endures a trial, he or she will be perfect, meaning "have reached the end" and they are complete, meaning, "that they are whole."
The wisdom God is not necessarily information on how to get out of trouble, but rather insight on how to learn from ones difficulties. The Wisdom of God begins with a genuine reverence for the Almighty, and a steadfast confidence that God controls all circumstances, guiding them to "His Good Purpose."
The sacrifice of Thanksgiving rings golden bells of JOY throughout the heavenly realm. On earth also, our patient suffering sends out ripples of Good tiding in ever widening circles. When suffering strikes, remember that God is sovereign, and that He can bring GOOD out of EVERYTHING.
Do not try to run from pain or hide your problems, instead, accept adversity in the Name of Jesus, offering it up to God for His purposes. Your suffering gains meaning and draws you closer to God. Joy emerges from the ashes of adversity through your Trust and Thankfulness in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
The summary of these verses is this: Jesus tells us to suffer for Him in His Name. All suffering has meaning in His kingdom. Pain and problems are continued opportunities to demonstrate your Trust in God. Bearing your circumstances bravely, and even thanking Him for them is one of the highest forms of Praise.
Click on this link www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for a Blog Writing from 1 John 1 which is Titled: "God is Light."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus. Always remember that when you have a spiritual, emotional, physical, or financial dilemma in your life, and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
JESUS REIGNS!!! May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Peace be with all of you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: James 1:2-5 "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall in various trails, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
Trails are of outward circumstances, conflicts, suffering, and troubles that are encountered by "ALL" believers. Trials are not pleasant and may be extremely grievous, but believers are to consider them as opportunities for rejoicing. Troubles and difficulties are a tool which refines and purifies our Faith, producing patience and endurance.
The term "testing of your faith" means "tested" or "approved." The aim of testing is not to destroy or afflict, but to "purge" and "refine." Patience transcends the idea of bearing affliction; it includes the idea of standing fast under pressure, with a staying power that turns trials and tribulations into opportunities of Praise. If a believer endures a trial, he or she will be perfect, meaning "have reached the end" and they are complete, meaning, "that they are whole."
The wisdom God is not necessarily information on how to get out of trouble, but rather insight on how to learn from ones difficulties. The Wisdom of God begins with a genuine reverence for the Almighty, and a steadfast confidence that God controls all circumstances, guiding them to "His Good Purpose."
The sacrifice of Thanksgiving rings golden bells of JOY throughout the heavenly realm. On earth also, our patient suffering sends out ripples of Good tiding in ever widening circles. When suffering strikes, remember that God is sovereign, and that He can bring GOOD out of EVERYTHING.
Do not try to run from pain or hide your problems, instead, accept adversity in the Name of Jesus, offering it up to God for His purposes. Your suffering gains meaning and draws you closer to God. Joy emerges from the ashes of adversity through your Trust and Thankfulness in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
The summary of these verses is this: Jesus tells us to suffer for Him in His Name. All suffering has meaning in His kingdom. Pain and problems are continued opportunities to demonstrate your Trust in God. Bearing your circumstances bravely, and even thanking Him for them is one of the highest forms of Praise.
Click on this link www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for a Blog Writing from 1 John 1 which is Titled: "God is Light."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus. Always remember that when you have a spiritual, emotional, physical, or financial dilemma in your life, and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
JESUS REIGNS!!! May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Peace be with all of you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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