If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5)
Read James 1
This week,I want to talk about finding wisdom in the Word and the importance of believing the Word of God is for you. There’s no room for doubt or condemnation when it comes to God’s Word. We need to believe that every word in the Bible is there for a purpose. We need to believe that God’s Word is for us!
But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it–he will be blessed in what he does. (James 1:25)
Read more of James 1
Today, I want to focus on applying God’s Word to our lives. How can we put feet to what James 1 is saying? How will we live this out? I think instead of writing about this, I want to show you how it’s being done. Here are a few notes from my sister Rachel. Please enjoy her thoughts on the Word of God and learn how she is putting it into action in her own life.
Rachel’s Thoughts: I can’t say that I consider it pure joy when I am facing a trial, but I can say that I am so grateful and filled with joy that God takes the trials in our lives and helps us to grow in Him. This is definitely something I have learned looking back in life. Now as an adult it seems easier to see Gods hands at work in the mist of a trial but it is still difficult to completely grasp until I see the clouds breaking open and the sunshine pouring in. Then I think uh ha I got it, thank you God for bringing me through!
Okay, today as you read James 1… find that passage that really stands out to you. A passage that applies to your life. Find just the right one and take time to commit it to memory.
Here are some ideas, if you need them…
1. If you need strength, memorize James 1:2-4.
2. If you need wisdom, memorize James 1:5-6.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, 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. (James 1:2-4)
Have you ever had a good piece of meat that’s been marinated for a little while? I think some of the best ribs are the ones where the meat just falls off the bone. The ribs that have taken all day to marinate. This makes me think about marinating in the juices of God’s Word. What would my life be like if I marinated daily in God’s Word? Would His Word seep from my being? Would people taste and see that the Lord is good?