Today’s Word
Infectious Consequences
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man, and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able; but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Overtaken – Look in…
Puncture Wounds
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man, and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able; but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Temptation – Want a…
James’ Beatitude
Blessed is the man who endures temptation James 1:12 Blessed – “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” We know this famous phrase from Matthew 5. What we might not realize is that the word chosen to introduce the Beatitudes is not a word about God’s benevolence. It is a word about my own internal state…
Ill Wind
Blessed is the man who endures temptation James 1:12 Endures – How do you know that God is working strenuously in your life to bring you into conformity with His Son? How do you know that God is on your side, actively engaged in molding your character for eternal purposes? The answer might startle you. …
He’s Coming
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you doubleminded. James 4:8 Draw Near – Today we would never imagine that this Greek word was filled with expectant mystery and terrifying holiness for the early Christian church. Today we don’t recognize its explosive…
Much Prayer About Nothing
For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. James 1:3-4 (NLT) Needing Nothing – How often our prayers are motivated by circumstances in which we are acutely aware…
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