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Post by Shane Gaydon on Dec 29, 2005 7:14:13 GMT -5
December 29
BIBLE MEDITATION: “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” James 1:2-3
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: James 1:2 is an interesting verse because it has the phrase “when” instead of “if.” You see, some people think that life is going to be all rose petals and sunlight. If I told you that, then I would be speaking from a closed Bible and an empty head. If you are saved or if you are lost, life guarantees one thing – difficulty. There will be trials, oppression, and misunderstandings. And when you become a Christian, you do not become immune to these things. Trials are a part of life, but how Christians behave in response is what causes an unbelieving world to sit up and take notice. You can tell the size of a Christian by what it takes to stop him.
ACTION POINT: Open yourself up to accountability on this issue. If you are married, ask your spouse to answer these questions. If you are single, ask a trusted friend. How would you rate the way I have responded to trials in my life this past year on a scale of 1-10? 1 means that I have been thankful for the opportunity to learn patience and 10 means I have been resentful for every speed bump your vehicle of life has to pass over. Did you learn anything new about yourself – anything you need to work on next year?
Adrian Rogers
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