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Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.’ James 1:12
This beatitude comes from Jesus' brother. He had experienced it and taught it! James knew it was worth "hanging in" and "hanging on" when his faith was under attack. He affirmed God loves us and He has made incredible promises about what lies ahead for us. He knew that eventually our period of testing would be transformed into a time of great blessing. James wants us to know God longs to bless us with life! After all, that's why He sent Jesus. (John 10:10) In His Love, Do All You Can, While You Can, As Long As You Can, To All You Can….Have a Beautifully Blessed Day! Stop doing wrong, learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:16-17
Do you find it easy to replace service to those in need with religious rituals? I know I do! Dear Hearts, God wants us to not get so caught up in talking about Him and celebrating His deeds, that we forget we're suppose to care for others like He does. Whether it is Jesus defining His ministry in Luke 4:18-19 or James talking about the kind of piety which pleases God (Jas. 1:26-27), we must realize true faith is treating others as God would. God does and instructs us to live in the same way. In His Love, Do All You Can, While You Can, As Long As You Can, To All You Can….Have a Beautifully Blessed Day! Like Comment Share |
Pastor Derrick RichardsonPastor of Community Abundant Life Church Archives
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“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7
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