Text: James 1:18 NKJV Further Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. James 1:18 NKJV MESSAGE Just as we have our earthly family, everyone who has become saved from sin is adopted into the […]
Saving Word
Text: James 1:21 NKJV Further Reading: Isaiah 55:8-11 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. James 1:21 NKJV MESSAGE The word of God is active and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, it has the ability to pierce through […]
Not Immune To Temptations
Text: James 1:14 NKJV Further Reading: James 1:13-15 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. James 1:14 NKJV MESSAGE The believer is not immune from the temptation to sin but the grace of God which is at work in him allows him to say no to […]
Enduring Temptations
Text: James 1:12 NKJV Further Reading: Genesis 22:1-19 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. James 1:12 NKJV MESSAGE One of the greatest works of the Holy Spirit in the believers is […]
Faith: Key To Receiving From God
Text: James 1:6 NKJV Further Reading: James 1:1-8 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:6 NKJV MESSAGE Even though there are numerous promises scattered throughout the scriptures for the believer, having such promises is […]
Rejoicing In Trials
Text: James 1:2 NKJV Further Reading: Acts 16:22-34 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. James 1:2 NKJV MESSAGE To rejoice in trials seems to be a contradiction, but it is the greatest pathway to victory and experiencing divine intervention. As believers, the Lord foretold us that in the world […]
Are You God’s Enemy?
Text: James 4:4 NKJV Further Reading: James 4:1-5 Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. James 4:4 NKJV MESSAGE God has no permanent friend and He does not have a […]
The Lord Is Good
Text: Psalms 100:5 NKJV Further Reading: Psalms 136:1-26 For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations. Psalms 100:5 NKJV MESSAGE Often times we allow our problems and difficulty to prevent us from seeing how good God has been. Oh that we would be like the Psalmist who […]
Believer In Deed II
Text: Matthew 5:16 NKJV Further Reading: Matthew 5:43-48 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 NKJV MESSAGE The world is not waiting for a new definition of Christianity but for men who will truly live like Christ. We must all […]
Believer In Deed
Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 NKJV Further Reading: Daniel 6:1-5 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 NKJV MESSAGE We live in a time when many people profess to be believers in Christ but their […]