"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 24 January 2013, from Cindi, a Daughter of the King of kings and Lord of lords."
Today's Bible Verse: James 1:19-20 "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God."
James in his letter, writes to Christians everywhere. He encourages then to greet trials with joy, aware of their potential benefits. Anyone who feels a need for guidance in such situations may ask God. But when a person asks, he or she must be willing to do what God directs, rather than wavier between obedience and going ones own way. As far as financial trials are concerned, rich and poor must find life's meaning in something other than material circumstances.
Temptations come from within and is a response of man's sin nature to circumstances. God has nothing to do with temptation. All that God brings into our lives is a good gift, and that includes trials. Whatever happens in our life, we MUST be committed to a righteous life and practicing "God's Word."
We as Christian should not evaluate ourselves by the world's standards. Poor? Focus in your high position in Christ. Rich? Remember that you are nothing but a human being, destined to die, and whose only hope is in the Lord. Keep these in mind and your financial situation will be irrelevant.
The pull toward evil that we feel when tested, a pull toward anger, striking out, or surrendering to passion, DOES NOT come from God. That is, temptation is not located in the test, but in our sin natures response to the test. If we realize God intends the test as a "good and perfect gift," our perspective will change. Rather than view tests as temptations and give in, we can welcome test as blessings intended to help us as Christians to grow in faith and trust. Our new life in Jesus, is the source of inner power that will enable us to triumph not only over the circumstances, but our sinful tendencies as well.
James 1:19-20 are key verses, because they express three topics that James in his book will develop later: (1) "Hearing" 1:19-27 (2) "Speaking" 3:1-12 and (3) "Wrath" 4:1-12. Trials require "silence" and "patience" because "talk" inflames "anger"and "anger" inflames "talk." Anger will also distract us from "listening" to God.
Just listening to the Word of God won't help us with the tests God's sends. But a commitment to doing the Word, will lead us to blessings in all that we do and say.
Click on this link www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for a Blog Writing from Amos 4 which is Titled: "Israel Did Not Accept Correction."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. ALWAYS remember that when you have a spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, or financial dilemma in your life, and you yell out "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
Jesus Reigns and He Is, and Always Will Be In Complete and Total Control!!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: James 1:19-20 "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God."
James in his letter, writes to Christians everywhere. He encourages then to greet trials with joy, aware of their potential benefits. Anyone who feels a need for guidance in such situations may ask God. But when a person asks, he or she must be willing to do what God directs, rather than wavier between obedience and going ones own way. As far as financial trials are concerned, rich and poor must find life's meaning in something other than material circumstances.
Temptations come from within and is a response of man's sin nature to circumstances. God has nothing to do with temptation. All that God brings into our lives is a good gift, and that includes trials. Whatever happens in our life, we MUST be committed to a righteous life and practicing "God's Word."
We as Christian should not evaluate ourselves by the world's standards. Poor? Focus in your high position in Christ. Rich? Remember that you are nothing but a human being, destined to die, and whose only hope is in the Lord. Keep these in mind and your financial situation will be irrelevant.
The pull toward evil that we feel when tested, a pull toward anger, striking out, or surrendering to passion, DOES NOT come from God. That is, temptation is not located in the test, but in our sin natures response to the test. If we realize God intends the test as a "good and perfect gift," our perspective will change. Rather than view tests as temptations and give in, we can welcome test as blessings intended to help us as Christians to grow in faith and trust. Our new life in Jesus, is the source of inner power that will enable us to triumph not only over the circumstances, but our sinful tendencies as well.
James 1:19-20 are key verses, because they express three topics that James in his book will develop later: (1) "Hearing" 1:19-27 (2) "Speaking" 3:1-12 and (3) "Wrath" 4:1-12. Trials require "silence" and "patience" because "talk" inflames "anger"and "anger" inflames "talk." Anger will also distract us from "listening" to God.
Just listening to the Word of God won't help us with the tests God's sends. But a commitment to doing the Word, will lead us to blessings in all that we do and say.
Click on this link www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for a Blog Writing from Amos 4 which is Titled: "Israel Did Not Accept Correction."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. ALWAYS remember that when you have a spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, or financial dilemma in your life, and you yell out "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
Jesus Reigns and He Is, and Always Will Be In Complete and Total Control!!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
No comments:
Post a Comment