The Great Encourager Scripture Reading: James 1:1–12 Key Verse: James 1:12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Though all that surrounds you seems lost in a misty sea of confusion, God is with you. He never leaves your side. Some may say, “There is nothing wrong in my life.” However, each of us faces times of uncertainty when sorrow or dread covers the pathway before us and leaves us feeling helpless. There is no greater blessing than beginning and ending each day with Jesus. Don’t let doubts cloud the reality of His indwelling presence in your life. God tests your faith to make sure that it is deeply rooted within His truth. He allows adversity to brush across your life sometimes with great intensity so that the level of your trust will be exposed. You learn to endure in the testing of your faith. And godly endurance, not human ability, makes you strong. James wrote, “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” (1:2–4 nasb). To have the faith that conquers all doubts and fears, you must look to Christ as your Hope and Guide in every situation. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn off course by the criticism or lack of support of others. God is your greatest Encourager, and when your faith is firmly fixed in Him, you can be sure He will lead you to victory. Almighty God, give me the faith that conquers all doubts and fears. I look to You as my Hope and Guide in every situation. Don’t let me be drawn off course by others. I fix my focus on You.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 10:05:10 +0000
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