Dear
brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for
great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a
chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you
will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. James 1:2-4
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WHEN your faith is
tested your endurance has a chance to grow. Not
IF your faith is tested...but WHEN.
So be prepared. Your faith WILL be challenged or tested. It is like endurance
is a seed planted in the ground...cared for by watering it...and providing
food. Endurance if given a chance WILL grow to maturity. That's about the time
we die...having become perfect and complete. Jesus was the only
"perfect" individual. We can only attain His perfection when we go to
live with Him forever in Heaven. I look forward to that day. For the time being...endure.
Therefore,
having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus
Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this
grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only
this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings
about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character,
hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out
within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. - Romans 5:1-5
NASB
Rejoice and be
thankful...with great joy...because your endurance is growing. God has found
you worthy of His attention.
Prayer ~ Lord Jesus,
Give us grace that we would express joy when we have trials and when part of
our church or Christian body around the world suffers discrimination or
persecution.
Daily Bible Reading: Acts 15-16
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
Since Thanksgiving is over…and we are all
looking forward to the next big holiday…Christmas…it is time to reevaluate our
diet…or eating and drinking habits again. I’m trying out a few recipes to add to my routine
repertoire—as we all have favorites that we repeat time and again. New
favorites that are particularly healthy are good. I’m considering the Paleo
Diet since I have found that my body is just healthier—less arthritis pain and
more energy with a wheat-free or grain-free eating plan. I’m also reducing
sugar, and restricting, if not totally eliminating, dairy products.
Still the most important part of my diet is water. Clean, clear water. It seems most refreshing when it is cold, but I have been reading from multiple sources than room or body temperature water is best--especially at the beginning of the day. Help your body flush out the toxins. Water--plain and pure--is best for that rather than any beverage, coffee or even herbal tea.
Do you take fresh clean water for granted? We just turn on the tap and there it is. What about people in areas where there is not fresh water? Some children can't even go to school because they have to spend their time carrying water from a well miles from their village. As you are considering year end giving think about families who don't have the luxury of fresh water in places like India, Pakistan and Thailand. World Vision and Global Gateway Network are reliable organizations to administer money for well drilling, literacy and homes for orphaned children. God provides so generously for us--so we can help others. Think of others as you sip some clean clear water.
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Photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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