Already I am hearing back from you how the truths of the book of James are impacting your lives in very practical ways. What an encouragment to hear how God is using His word in everyday situations. Share your stories.
Take God at His Word. Believe Him, not just IN Him. Fight the fight of faith. Without faith, His Word will just be words on a page to us. "For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it" (Hebrews 4:2 NKJV).
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Commentary
"1:5 wisdom. James's Jewish audience recognized this as the understanding and practical skill that was necessary to live life to God's glory. It was not a wisdom of philosophical speculation, but the wisdom contained in the pure and peacable absolutes of God's will revealed in His Word (cf. 3:13,17) and lived out. Only such divine wisdom enables believers to be joyous and submissive in the trials of life. Ask of God. This command is a necessary part of the believer's prayer life... God intends that trials will drive believers to greater dependency on Him, by showing them their own inadequacy. As with all His riches (Eph. 1:7, 2:7; 3:8; Phil. 4:19) God has wisdom in abundance (Rom. 11:33) available for those who seek it." [The MacArthur Bible Commentary pg. 1882]
Blessings,
Diane
Diane Hunt is the Director of Addiction Recovery and Development at America's KESWICK. In addition to her Keswick responsibilities which keep her busy, she loves to read, write and teach, travel and laugh with her grandchildren. Diane has been married to her husband John over 26 years. She has 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 step-children, and 7 step-grandchildren.
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