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James 1:6-8
I praise God that He is One who gives generously to all who ask, but…
But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt…
James has begun his letter by encouraging Christians to allow their faith to be tested and refined by trials. Through perseverance their faith grows and strengthens over time. If anyone is lacking wisdom, James encourages them to ask, for God is One who gives generously…but when asking you must believe.
James 1:4-5
Foolishly, look at my comments yesterday, it would seem only natural that I should have continued a bit further. So, let me just pick up from where I was and hopefully not lose any of the momentum.
James closes his first statement:
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
I used an illustration of muscles yesterday to look at perseverance. Continuing on from that illustration, if muscles are not left to finish healing, there is quite a possibility that they may damage themselves. Professional athletes are a clear example of this, instead of taking the necessary time to allow themselves to heal, they push themselves too hard and cause serious, even permanent, damage.
James 1:1-3
This letter by James, the blood brother of Jesus Christ, is written to the universal church. It is one of the first preserved letters that we have and it addressed issues that any young, actually all, Christians will face in same shape or form. It it both a word of warning and encouragement to each and everyone of us of what the Christian life is like.
In the opening passage of his letter, James addresses something I believe most people overlook in the early life of a young Christian. This issue has been the turning point of so many young Christians that have either spurred them deeper into their relationship with God or deterred them completely from the reality of the Christian life.
Want some insight into China? Read this.
I’ve been meaning to write about this for a while. Most people look forward to their weekends. Me? I look forward to my Wednesdays! Odd, well, maybe but not all that illogical.
You see, my working week (in that I include studies) is from Friday to Tuesday. Before you all jump in and ask if I’m available next Wednesday for coffee…I’m not, let me explain.
There is more to my “weekend” than just simply having a day-off. I rest. To most people, this is pretty normal and you don’t think too much about it, right? Probably not.
A commentary, which I think has lost the plot, on Garfiled. (Permanent Monday)
Shell 135.9c per litre (131.9c if discounted). 100m up the road, 7-Eleven 137.9c per litre. Shell cars packed lining up out onto the road. 7-Eleven cars could be counted on one hand. Shell wait for approx. 15 mins. (from past experience), 7-Eleven immediate. Price saving on 40L, 80c. ($2.40 if discounted). Would you wait ~15mins to save $2.40?
Went to my physiotherapist today. Ouch! I know I have back problems, but this whole study deal is not helping me one bit. I was hurting in parts that were completely unrelated…it’s getting quite alarming.
Sometimes I wonder, is my physiotherapist actually helping me or making my situation worse? Mind you, I won’t be seeing him for 6 weeks and that’s pretty good considering I was seeing him anywhere between 2~4 weeks on a regular basis.
