PSALM 115:1 – Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! THEME OF THE DAY. OUR GREATEST SPIRITUAL FOE. In the Christian life, we need to be reminded we are called to a daily war against three formidable foes. First, there is Satan. The Apostle Paul…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
James
JAMES 1:2-4 – Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” Doesn’t today’s nugget theme seem a little strange? I mean trials and joy appear at odds with each…
JAMES 1:1-3 – James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” Tough circumstances, trying situations, difficult relationships, emotional highs and lows . . . those…
JAMES 3:4-10 – Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! 6…
JAMES 4:16 – But as it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil.” THEME OF THE DAY: OUR PRONENESS TO PRIDE. Today’s scripture is a description of the sin not contained in the verse. Arrogance, boasting, and evil are words associated with the mother of all sins – pride. And when it comes to pride? It is like…
1 PETER 5:6 – Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.” JAMES 4:10 – Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. “ THEME OF THE DAY: HUMBLE YOURSELVES. Today’s scriptures are twins. They contain the same command and promise. And this command is the gateway to…