“My Christian friends, remember to be happy, even when many kinds of trouble happen to you. Troubles can help you.” James 1:2 EASY
There are moments I have issues with conflict and avoidance. Why the old song and dance routine when Christ Himself declares I now have a choice?!
“God wants to see if you really trust Him. Your faith in God will become stronger as a result of these troubles.” James 1:3 EASY
I intentionally reference this particular translation this morning. It’s easy yet not easy at all. Thank You, Jesus, for blazing the way! Master over all things; King of the universe! I’ll leave it up to You for You know what’s best: which view and what angle needs to be exposed. I’ll just keep moving along and continue studying this verse.
“So you should continue to trust God all the time.
Then you will become stronger as a believer.
You will become completely how you should be.
You will not be found lacking anything.” James 1:4 EASY
‘Patience is the ability to idle your motor…
…when you feel like stripping your gears.”
Barbara Johnson
Today let’s declare the truth! God’s Word Owns the Victory! As we each approach and face the battles, the trials and the heat…though they come packaged differently… in God’s Hands they become tools to teach us more about trusting Him…and more about Teamwork!
Thanks to the GIFY engine, indeed…for these images add grit and help to portray. It’s important to understand what you’ve been given! Here’s some great hints!
‘No, I don’t play!’
‘I can’t take any credit for this!’
‘GOD is my hero, each and every single day!’
“If you need wisdom because you don’t know what you’re doing, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He won’t see your lack of wisdom as an opportunity to scold you over your failures. But ask in faith without doubting…..when you ask God for something, you must trust Him completely.” James 1:5-6a NLT/MSG/EASY
It’s about studying hard to show yourself approved! It’s about taking into your person the Full Armor of God!
May it operate and function at full capacity! May we all become more noble minded! May we continue to grow in the knowledge of Who’s work it is we’re standing on! His is the firm foundation that cannot be shaken!
….BUT should and if and when we fall… JESUS, grant us the strength and courage to keep getting back up! That in so finishing, You receive the glory of it all!
I wrap this up using a Berean bow…
“The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, who takes delight in his journey. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.” Psalm 37:23-24 BSB
…and lyrics to a certain song that’s been on repeat all this long weak!
He Will Hold Me Fast
Shane and Shane
When I fear my faith will fail
Christ will hold me fast
When the tempter would prevail
He will hold me fast
I could never keep my hold
Through life’s fearful path
For my love is often cold
He must hold me fast
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast
Those He saves are His delight
Christ will hold me fast
Precious in His holy sight
He will hold me fast
He’ll not let my soul be lost
His promises shall last
Bought by Him at such a cost
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast
For my life He bled and died
Christ will hold me fast
Justice has been satisfied
He will hold me fast
Raised with Him to endless life
He will hold me fast
‘Til our faith is turned to sight
When He comes at last
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
He will hold me fast
For my Savior loves me so
He will hold me fast
He began to work on me
He began to work on me
You’ll complete the work on me
You’ll complete the work on me
Ooh-ooh-ooh
God bless you in the ebbing and flowing, your comings and goings, and in doing so.. hearing. I pray you’ll have a chance to listen to this song for it is He Himself who surrounds you with victory!
An impressively good thing, I truly believe, because most (if not all) of the heaviest gear remains in the unseen. Makes movement down here for us a way ‘lighter thing’.
Christ be with you in every battle! May He be found to be your Very Best Find today!