Scripture passage: James 1:16-17 (various versions)
"Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect
gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is
no variation or shadow of turning." James 1:16-17 New King James Version
VERSION: New Living Translation Bible"So don't be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and
perfect comes to us from God above, who created all heaven's lights.* Unlike
them, he never changes or casts shifting shadows."
VERSION: Amplified Bible"Do not be misled, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect
([a]free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all
[that gives] light, in [the shining of] Whom there can be no variation [rising
or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [as in an eclipse]."
VERSION: The Message Bible vs. 16-18"So, my very dear friends, don't get thrown off course. Every desirable and
beneficial gift comes out of heaven. The gifts are rivers of light cascading
down from the Father of Light. There is nothing deceitful in God, nothing
two-faced, nothing fickle. He brought us to life using the true Word, showing us
off as the crown of all his creatures."
I was fitting to see different versions of Gods word brought to light and
life. Its up to us to use it as Wisdom directs, without fear, reservation, or
lack of whatever. We move in Him who gives us the strength and know how to
proceed.
My Observation
It was recorded in Genesis that everything God made was good.
My Application
Regardless of how and when I used my gifts, God does not revoke perfection or
the giving of gifts because I don't utilize them. I must learn to use them with
His guidance.
My Prayer
Lord, give me courage to see past fear, frustration, and blocked vision. Give
me a clear description of my gifts and how I am supposed to use them.
Like the translation of the Message bible, I have been "off course" for a long
time.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Day 8: Wednesday, January 26
Scripture Passage: James 1:15 NKJV
"Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings fourth death."
My Observation
Sin becomes the character of the person who gives it the opportunity to flourish.
My Application
The Word said that "desire has [been] conceived" thus promoting the OK for sin to exist. How then may you fight this temptation? Knowing it's not God should humble me enough to back away and looking to the Holy Spirit for an alternative action. A Christian knows that opportunity available, we just actively choose the wrong route.
"Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings fourth death."
My Observation
Sin becomes the character of the person who gives it the opportunity to flourish.
My Application
The Word said that "desire has [been] conceived" thus promoting the OK for sin to exist. How then may you fight this temptation? Knowing it's not God should humble me enough to back away and looking to the Holy Spirit for an alternative action. A Christian knows that opportunity available, we just actively choose the wrong route.
Day 7: Tuesday, January 25
Scripture Passage: James 1:13-14 NKJV
"Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be
tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when
he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed." James 1:13-14 NKJV
Reference - Isaiah 54:16-17 NKJV
'"Behold, I have created the blacksmith Who blows the coals in the fire, Who
brings forth an instrument for his work; And I have created the spoiler to
destroy.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises
against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants
of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me," Says the LORD."'
My Observation
God is beyond temptation. Its not his character nor is heinterested in the
demise of His creation. it would not make sense to create a masterpiece then
destroy it or deface/devalue it.
My Application
Is 54:16-17 says God created the blacksmith that blows the coals of fire who
fashions the weapon of destruction. He also created the spoiler to destroy it...
SPOILER - 2) robs, ravages, plunder; 6) any competitor, entrant, or candidate
who has no chanse of ultimate victory but does will enough to spoil the chances
of another.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper. That is physical, emotional, vocal,
mental, spiritual...none of it has any chance. This proves James 1:13-14.
I believe we can be our own "spoiler" when it comes to moving in the things of
God. What's our problem when we know the truth?
"Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be
tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when
he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed." James 1:13-14 NKJV
Reference - Isaiah 54:16-17 NKJV
'"Behold, I have created the blacksmith Who blows the coals in the fire, Who
brings forth an instrument for his work; And I have created the spoiler to
destroy.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises
against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants
of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me," Says the LORD."'
My Observation
God is beyond temptation. Its not his character nor is heinterested in the
demise of His creation. it would not make sense to create a masterpiece then
destroy it or deface/devalue it.
My Application
Is 54:16-17 says God created the blacksmith that blows the coals of fire who
fashions the weapon of destruction. He also created the spoiler to destroy it...
SPOILER - 2) robs, ravages, plunder; 6) any competitor, entrant, or candidate
who has no chanse of ultimate victory but does will enough to spoil the chances
of another.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper. That is physical, emotional, vocal,
mental, spiritual...none of it has any chance. This proves James 1:13-14.
I believe we can be our own "spoiler" when it comes to moving in the things of
God. What's our problem when we know the truth?
Monday, January 24, 2011
Day 6: Monday, January 24
Scripture Passage: James 1:12 NKJV
"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."
My Observation:
I must resist the temptation to act irrational so I can receive God's reward for perseverance.
Application:
I want to react mostly, its in my flesh to do so. Overall i need to resist this temptation. I was in a trial Sunday and failed with flying colors BUT it wasn't as intense as usual. There are still attitudes today and I want to revert back to "shut the hell up and stop talking to me" but that's wrong. I've got to become a new creation. Literally, create a new complete neuron in my brain.
"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."
My Observation:
I must resist the temptation to act irrational so I can receive God's reward for perseverance.
Application:
I want to react mostly, its in my flesh to do so. Overall i need to resist this temptation. I was in a trial Sunday and failed with flying colors BUT it wasn't as intense as usual. There are still attitudes today and I want to revert back to "shut the hell up and stop talking to me" but that's wrong. I've got to become a new creation. Literally, create a new complete neuron in my brain.
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