Sunday December 14th, 2014
James 1:2-3 “My brethren, count it all joy when you
fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces
patience.”
Before
beginning my reading in James this morning, I prayed for God to grow me. Now,
in this moment I don’t believe I am facing a trial, it definitely came a while
ago when I was not trusting God with my family. (Which God brought me through
and I know I am so much stronger, because of that time) But knowing there is
always time for growth, I asked God for that. Then, I read this chapter. I’m
still not sure why I chose James to read, but I decided yesterday after I was
done reading Jeremiah, all I know is I felt lead to do so and that was
obviously for a reason.
God definitely has me in
a time of patience. We are digging and building the foundation here in
Cambodia, and that requires work, work that we may or may not see the fruit
from ourselves, but will come in the future. I’ve been learning to have
patience, trust, and obedience, and to stay faithful in the digging. And if I
do say, which I’m sure we all can relate to…patience is hard. Some days we
don’t do a lot of work, but in those moments, it’s a matter of seeking Him out,
meditating on His word, and praying. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but
it comes down to trusting that the Lord’s will gets accomplished each day.
So, if patience is
something I need to grow in, then so be it. I’m not sure if this chapter was
God preparing me for things to come or if it was just a reminder. Either way, I
desire for God to grow me in any areas I need growing in. I want Him to grow
me, so using that I can go forth and pour into other people. I can’t say
anything that can happen in the future, only God knows that, but whatever it
is, I know He is with me every step of the way.
Application: Count
everything joy, I am alive and God desires to use me still. Whatever God has
for me, remember to find joy in every situation! I will write joy on my hand as
a reminder for today.
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