Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Day 18: Wednsday, February 9
Scripture Passage: James 2:5-7 NKJV
"Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts? Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?" - Jam 2:5-7 NKJV
My Observation:
It is better to be poor and rich in faith, than riches and poor judgement.
My Application:
I still must strive to serve Gods chosen with the faith and certainty he will provideme the tools and knowledge to do so as he willed.
My Prayer:
Lord, give me courage to move forward with your plan and the power to create, to serve the people effectively.
Here I explain in greater detail what each section stands for, remember these are just guidelines to help you.
S- stands for “Scripture” you are to write out the verses in your own handwriting. By the end of our James study, you will have written out the WHOLE book of James! Also writing out the scripture helps you to understand it better and take a closer, slower look at the verses.
O- stands for “Observations“, what do you notice in this passage? You may want to summarize the verses in your own words, but most importantly write down what you hear God saying to you in these verses. What new observations or insights have you learned?
A- stands for “Application“, how can you apply what you just read to your life? Make it personal. Is there something that you need to change? Someone you need to forgive?
P- stands for “Prayer“, pray over what God has shown you today through His Word. Ask Him to help you live it out.
Thanks for making the time to be in God’s Word a priority in your life!
Learning to LOVE GOD GREATLY right along with you!!!
"Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts? Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?" - Jam 2:5-7 NKJV
My Observation:
It is better to be poor and rich in faith, than riches and poor judgement.
My Application:
I still must strive to serve Gods chosen with the faith and certainty he will provideme the tools and knowledge to do so as he willed.
My Prayer:
Lord, give me courage to move forward with your plan and the power to create, to serve the people effectively.
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REMINDER!! Don't forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for Women in the Word Wednesday on the Good Morning Girls blog page.
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Also as a recap for the S.O.A.P. journaling
during the James Study:
during the James Study:
From the Good Morning Girls blog page -
S- stands for “Scripture” you are to write out the verses in your own handwriting. By the end of our James study, you will have written out the WHOLE book of James! Also writing out the scripture helps you to understand it better and take a closer, slower look at the verses.
O- stands for “Observations“, what do you notice in this passage? You may want to summarize the verses in your own words, but most importantly write down what you hear God saying to you in these verses. What new observations or insights have you learned?
A- stands for “Application“, how can you apply what you just read to your life? Make it personal. Is there something that you need to change? Someone you need to forgive?
P- stands for “Prayer“, pray over what God has shown you today through His Word. Ask Him to help you live it out.
Thanks for making the time to be in God’s Word a priority in your life!
Learning to LOVE GOD GREATLY right along with you!!!
-Angela
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Day 17: Tuesday, February 8
Scripture Passage: James 2:2-4 NKJV
"For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, "You sit here in a good place," and say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit here at my footstool," have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?" - Jam 2:2-4 NKJV
My Observation:
God redeems the poor, meek, and humble.
My Application:
I am reminded of the man who was poor and homeless with the great voice. He wasn't born in a trash can but fell on hard times during his life. He was yet discovered and was blasted on YouTube. He was holding a sign that said he had nothing but his talent. He reverenced God repeatedly without shame. After this incident he was instantly awarded 'backpay" from heaven even though his past was his choices in life.
What an awesome God! This is true that the anointing is the burden removing, yoke destroying, power of God.
"It shall come to pass in that day That his burden will be taken away from your shoulder, And his yoke from your neck, And the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil." - Isa 10:27 NKJV
Isn't Jesus the Christ, the anointed one, the most greatest teacher?
"Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, For yours is the kingdom of God. ... "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher." - Luk 6:20, 40 NKJV
Jesus taught us that if we are like Him in the standards of merit and honor then we will be honored in Heaven. This is a great challenge that seems impossible as we fail daily, but thank God for the anointing and the blood of Jesus that destroys the bondage of sin and iniquity.
"For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, "You sit here in a good place," and say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit here at my footstool," have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?" - Jam 2:2-4 NKJV
My Observation:
God redeems the poor, meek, and humble.
My Application:
I am reminded of the man who was poor and homeless with the great voice. He wasn't born in a trash can but fell on hard times during his life. He was yet discovered and was blasted on YouTube. He was holding a sign that said he had nothing but his talent. He reverenced God repeatedly without shame. After this incident he was instantly awarded 'backpay" from heaven even though his past was his choices in life.
Video that first aired:
What an awesome God! This is true that the anointing is the burden removing, yoke destroying, power of God.
"It shall come to pass in that day That his burden will be taken away from your shoulder, And his yoke from your neck, And the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil." - Isa 10:27 NKJV
Isn't Jesus the Christ, the anointed one, the most greatest teacher?
"Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, For yours is the kingdom of God. ... "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher." - Luk 6:20, 40 NKJV
Jesus taught us that if we are like Him in the standards of merit and honor then we will be honored in Heaven. This is a great challenge that seems impossible as we fail daily, but thank God for the anointing and the blood of Jesus that destroys the bondage of sin and iniquity.
Just one of many video's after the first:
My God is impossible to beat on blessings!
My Prayer:
Lord, as I serve Your people, let me not judge them but serve them as You would. Keep me humble as I renew Your strength in myself and those whom You have sent me.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Day 16: James 2:1 NKJV
WEEK 4 of the "James Study"
hosted by Courtney of the Good Morning Girls
Scripture Passage: James 2:1 NKJV
"My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality." - Jam 2:1 NKJV
My Observation:
Key words -
- partiality - respect of persons
- faith - 4) standards of merit, code of ethics, belief in anything (Dictionary.com)
My Application:
If I am to serve God's people, I am to keep His standards of commitment without judgement of race, status, gender, or sexual preference. We are literally all of God's people if we are indeed created by Him as it is written.
My Prayer:
Lord, keep me just as I serve Your people. In Your kingdom we have no differences.
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