"Greeting in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 9 November 2011"
Today's Blog Title: "It Won't Be Long"
Today's Scripture Reading: James 5:1-20
Today's Key Verse: James 5:9 "Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door."
James began his letter by encouraging us to accept trails with joy, as God has a maturing purpose in permitting them. Now he looks at resources which enable us to endure even under severe, continuing persecution. James warns the rich oppressors of the poor. The rich live in luxury now, but face certain judgment for their mistreatment of the innocent.
In Chapter 5 the charges James makes against the rich are: (1) they greedily hoard wealth when others are suffering (2) they defraud their employees (3) they live in extravagance and self-indulgence, and (4) they "murder" innocent men. Even under persecution we as believers are to be patient and stand firm until the Lord returns. We can afford to be patient even when provoked by the exploitation of the wealthy. Like farmers, we wait for harvest time. We know that Christ, the Judge, "is standing at the door."
James lists Job as an example of faith. After Job's terrible suffering God blessed Him with double of all the good things that He had before. His example ensures us a believers that when the Lord returns we too will experience the compassion of the Lord.
The passages from verses 14-16 linking prayer, sickness, church elders, anointing with oil, and confessions of sins has fascinated Christians throughout the ages. Several things are clear fro these passages. (1) Prayer is needed when sickness comes (2) One role of the elders of a church is to pray for the sick (3) Prayer is primary, anointing with oil is secondary. (4) Oil was the most common ingredient in ancient medical treatments.. The passages teaches application of both prayer and normal medical treatments (5) "Confession" is important if sin should happen to be the case of the sickness, and thus sickness is disciplinary. (6) Since confession and prayer are associated with good health, it is important for Christians to be sensitive to sin, confess their sins to each other and also to pray for one another. The prayers of a person that has a right relationship with God, is truly powerful.
Today's Hymn: "Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary"
Days are filled with sorrow and care, Hearts are lonely and drear
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Cast your care on Jesus today, Leave your worry and fear
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Troubled soul the savior can see, Every heartache and tear
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Heaven Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, as we struggle with the things of this world, may we as Your children realize that if we but come to You in prayer and supplication You will hear our prayers and that You are indeed very near. May our faith continue to Look up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary. Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Being spiritually minded means, "overcoming the deadness of the body and experiencing life and peace."
Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Psalm 139:23-24.
Today concludes the Book of James. Tomorrow (God Willing) will be an Introduction into the Book of John.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Also pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T, God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"The Lord upholds all who fall, And raises up all who are bowed down to Him." Psalm 145:14
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "It Won't Be Long"
Today's Scripture Reading: James 5:1-20
Today's Key Verse: James 5:9 "Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door."
James began his letter by encouraging us to accept trails with joy, as God has a maturing purpose in permitting them. Now he looks at resources which enable us to endure even under severe, continuing persecution. James warns the rich oppressors of the poor. The rich live in luxury now, but face certain judgment for their mistreatment of the innocent.
In Chapter 5 the charges James makes against the rich are: (1) they greedily hoard wealth when others are suffering (2) they defraud their employees (3) they live in extravagance and self-indulgence, and (4) they "murder" innocent men. Even under persecution we as believers are to be patient and stand firm until the Lord returns. We can afford to be patient even when provoked by the exploitation of the wealthy. Like farmers, we wait for harvest time. We know that Christ, the Judge, "is standing at the door."
James lists Job as an example of faith. After Job's terrible suffering God blessed Him with double of all the good things that He had before. His example ensures us a believers that when the Lord returns we too will experience the compassion of the Lord.
The passages from verses 14-16 linking prayer, sickness, church elders, anointing with oil, and confessions of sins has fascinated Christians throughout the ages. Several things are clear fro these passages. (1) Prayer is needed when sickness comes (2) One role of the elders of a church is to pray for the sick (3) Prayer is primary, anointing with oil is secondary. (4) Oil was the most common ingredient in ancient medical treatments.. The passages teaches application of both prayer and normal medical treatments (5) "Confession" is important if sin should happen to be the case of the sickness, and thus sickness is disciplinary. (6) Since confession and prayer are associated with good health, it is important for Christians to be sensitive to sin, confess their sins to each other and also to pray for one another. The prayers of a person that has a right relationship with God, is truly powerful.
Today's Hymn: "Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary"
Days are filled with sorrow and care, Hearts are lonely and drear
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Cast your care on Jesus today, Leave your worry and fear
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Troubled soul the savior can see, Every heartache and tear
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Heaven Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, as we struggle with the things of this world, may we as Your children realize that if we but come to You in prayer and supplication You will hear our prayers and that You are indeed very near. May our faith continue to Look up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary. Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Being spiritually minded means, "overcoming the deadness of the body and experiencing life and peace."
Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Psalm 139:23-24.
Today concludes the Book of James. Tomorrow (God Willing) will be an Introduction into the Book of John.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Also pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T, God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"The Lord upholds all who fall, And raises up all who are bowed down to Him." Psalm 145:14
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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