The Book of James
The book of James is my favorite in all of Scripture. It is an amazing "how-to" book on how to live life. And today, I have been blessed once again as I study it.
The last few days have been rough emotionally... I seem to cry over just about everything and every few minutes I feel like the world is about to end, and it's my fault that it's happening.
And that's where James steps in.
I have felt as though I've been in the midst of one big trial (vs. 2). I have not had, but greatly desired wisdom in how to deal with said trial (vs. 5). My faith has felt small (vs. 6-8). I have wondered why the Lord even bothers with me (vs. 7-11). I have struggled with my anger (vs. 19-20). I have had to fight the urge to do what Rebekah wants to do, not what the Lord has told her to do; I have fought obedience (vs. . I have thought myself "religious" (vs. 21-27). And those are just the things that chapter 1 of James addresses! I've worked to tame my tongue (James 3:1-12). I have been jealous and sought after my own ambitions (James 4:2). I've argued and debated (James 4:2). I have realized I have wrong motives (James 4:3). I have been proud (James 4:6). I have not wanted to submit (James 4:7). I have been forced to wash my hands and purify my heart... again (James 4:8). I have been miserable (James 4:9). I have had to humble myself before the Lord (James 4:10). I have said, "I will do this tomorrow and this the day after..." when I should have said, "If the Lord will, I desire to do this...." (James 4:13-16). But, the Lord is His gracious sovereignty has shown me what is right and allowed me to do it (James 4:17)! And now I am being blessed. I am being patient (James 5:8). I am strengthening my heart (James 5:8). I am not complaining against by brothers (James 5:9). I am enduring (James 5:11). I am expiriencing the "patience of Job" (James 5:11). I am seeing the Lord's compassion and mercy (James 5:11). I have suffered... and have prayed (James 5:13). I am now cheerful... and now say "PRAISE THE LORD!" (James 5:13). I have confessed my sins to my brothers and been instructed and encouraged (James 5:16). I have sought prayer for myself and received it (James 5:16). And much has been accomplished (James 5:16).
Amen!
The last few days have been rough emotionally... I seem to cry over just about everything and every few minutes I feel like the world is about to end, and it's my fault that it's happening.
And that's where James steps in.
I have felt as though I've been in the midst of one big trial (vs. 2). I have not had, but greatly desired wisdom in how to deal with said trial (vs. 5). My faith has felt small (vs. 6-8). I have wondered why the Lord even bothers with me (vs. 7-11). I have struggled with my anger (vs. 19-20). I have had to fight the urge to do what Rebekah wants to do, not what the Lord has told her to do; I have fought obedience (vs. . I have thought myself "religious" (vs. 21-27). And those are just the things that chapter 1 of James addresses! I've worked to tame my tongue (James 3:1-12). I have been jealous and sought after my own ambitions (James 4:2). I've argued and debated (James 4:2). I have realized I have wrong motives (James 4:3). I have been proud (James 4:6). I have not wanted to submit (James 4:7). I have been forced to wash my hands and purify my heart... again (James 4:8). I have been miserable (James 4:9). I have had to humble myself before the Lord (James 4:10). I have said, "I will do this tomorrow and this the day after..." when I should have said, "If the Lord will, I desire to do this...." (James 4:13-16). But, the Lord is His gracious sovereignty has shown me what is right and allowed me to do it (James 4:17)! And now I am being blessed. I am being patient (James 5:8). I am strengthening my heart (James 5:8). I am not complaining against by brothers (James 5:9). I am enduring (James 5:11). I am expiriencing the "patience of Job" (James 5:11). I am seeing the Lord's compassion and mercy (James 5:11). I have suffered... and have prayed (James 5:13). I am now cheerful... and now say "PRAISE THE LORD!" (James 5:13). I have confessed my sins to my brothers and been instructed and encouraged (James 5:16). I have sought prayer for myself and received it (James 5:16). And much has been accomplished (James 5:16).
Amen!
posted by Rebekah at
2:16 AM
1 Comments:
Mr. Ward! I never saw this comment somehow! Thanks for stopping in and commenting. James is my favorite... so much wisdom... and made so accesible. Awesome. Thanks.
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