James explains how to ask for wisdom after describing how to have joy in difficulties. James 1:5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for …
James gives us the solution for immature faith: trials and trouble. James 1:2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, …
Who was James? The writer of the Epistle of James was the half-brother of Jesus, who became a prominent leader in the church in Jerusalem. James humbly calls himself a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. James wrote this letter during a time of transition. There was both religious and political turmoil …
In life, there is a time to stay where you are and a time to move forward as the Lord guides you by His Holy Spirit. It is easy to stay where you are when you are in your comfort zone and not move forward as the Lord directs you. As people, we can become …
Genuine faith involves action. This theme is found throughout the Bible. The Lord called Noah to build an Ark, but he had to put his faith into action to make it. God called Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, but he had to put his faith into action by following the Lord’s directions. Only when …
How do we have a balance of prayer and action? When it comes to our spiritual journey there are a several traps we can fall into that prevent us from moving forward. One is praying and seeking the Lord followed by not doing what He revealed to you. The other is not seeking the Lord …
Today Scripture & Insight: James 2:17-18 It is one thing to talk about putting our faith into action and it is another to actually follow through and do it. When Moses was born, the Pharaoh had given an order to the Hebrew mid-wives to kill any baby boys that were born. They feared God and …