James 1
In my last post, I shared a website that discussed James as the "bossiest" book in the Bible based on its use of imperative verbs. Today, I hear God talking to me about wisdom.
First, God is the only source of truth, knowledge and wisdom. We MUST go to Him for clarity on any matter. Yes, earthly knowledge is important, but it COMES from God (see v17) and it must be used in the name of God (see 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Timothy 4). Second, we become more like God (unchanging, stable, etc.) as we invite, assume, and assimilate more truth into our heart and life. Third, I must believe and have faith in the truth You divine even if I don't like it.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God, full of power, love, compassion, etc. You are also truth, and the source of all knowledge and wisdom. No action, no decision should be informed by any source other than You. I know that if I ask for wisdom in Your Name, it will be given to me...I may not like but I know it is Truth. You are a great God and I need no other God. Thank You for the wisdom You have provided me in my life and for the many, many blessings! I am blessed well beyond what I deserve. I am weak - I am selfish, I complain, etc. Please forgive me Jesus! Help me overcome and turn from such sin and towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength, comfort, and freedom from pain. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. v5-6
In my last post, I shared a website that discussed James as the "bossiest" book in the Bible based on its use of imperative verbs. Today, I hear God talking to me about wisdom.
First, God is the only source of truth, knowledge and wisdom. We MUST go to Him for clarity on any matter. Yes, earthly knowledge is important, but it COMES from God (see v17) and it must be used in the name of God (see 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Timothy 4). Second, we become more like God (unchanging, stable, etc.) as we invite, assume, and assimilate more truth into our heart and life. Third, I must believe and have faith in the truth You divine even if I don't like it.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God, full of power, love, compassion, etc. You are also truth, and the source of all knowledge and wisdom. No action, no decision should be informed by any source other than You. I know that if I ask for wisdom in Your Name, it will be given to me...I may not like but I know it is Truth. You are a great God and I need no other God. Thank You for the wisdom You have provided me in my life and for the many, many blessings! I am blessed well beyond what I deserve. I am weak - I am selfish, I complain, etc. Please forgive me Jesus! Help me overcome and turn from such sin and towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength, comfort, and freedom from pain. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
