Day 2: Trials and Divine Wisdom Read James 1:1-11 Context: Why might James immediately address the topic of trials to believers who are “scattered among the nations”? Being scattered, they are not at home and so do not enjoy the security that home offers for one’s identity and religious expression. Add to that the aspect […]
Read More WIWO: James Day 2: Trials and Divine Wisdom“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”— Matthew 5:12 (ESV) “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”— James 1:2-3 (ESV) The words of Jesus […]
Read More OTKC 04: Rejoice in PersecutionThen Moses turned to the Lord and said, “O Lord, why have you done evil to this people? Why did you ever send me? For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has done evil to this people, and you have not delivered your people at all.” (Exodus 5:22-23 ESV) It’s not […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 05 – Before Things Get BetterConsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,who gives generously to all without finding fault, and […]
Read More Life Is A Test Of Your FaithFor starters, don’t get me wrong. (A brilliant phrase, I love it.) When things don’t turn out as I planned, when serious problems arise and when the pressure hits I have been known to duck for cover, cry like a wailing baby or just completely zone out. So what I’m saying is not a pie […]
Read More How To Smile When Things Go WrongDuring the diversion I was reminded and informed of a couple of important notes that helps on life’s journey. Now and then I’ll post them here for your perusal and consumption if you so please. If you haven’t realised already, God has a sense of humour. By that I don’t mean God is a stand-up […]
Read More Notes For The Journey: God Is FunnyThe crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart. (Proverbs 17:3) It is a source of encouragement knowing that in the trials of life, those who endure emerge like pure gold. It is as if this word of wisdom reminds us that in the same way that gold and silver have their purifying process so does […]
Read More MTP17 – Proven By The LordSongs reflecting the good and bad times and the call to still praise and worship the Creator are tough songs to write, but relieving songs to sing. They’re tough to write, because the cost of going through the experiences you write about are necessarily tough. Going through them, though, and seeing God’s faithfulness even in […]
Read More Blessed Be Your Name – LCGC Featuring Matt RedmanThe crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts. (Proverbs 17:3) A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17) Back in the day the religious status quo went as follows – if you were rich, happy and healthy then that was […]
Read More MTP17 Bad Times As Good Times In Disguise
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