James 2:1-7 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 2:1-4 1My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. 2For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed…
James 1:21-27 - Hearing ... doing: meditation for July 7-13
James 1:21–27 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:21-22 21Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. 22But prove yourselves…
James 1:16-20 - Father of Lights: Devotional meditation for June 30-July 6
James 1:16-20 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:16-18 16Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation…
James 1:13-15 - When tempted: Devotional Meditation for June 23-29
James 1:13-15 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:13-15 13Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. 14But each one is tempted when he…
James 1:9-12 - Wholeness in Christ: Devotional Meditation for June 16-22
James 1:9-12 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:9–11 9But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; 10and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. 11For…
James 1:5-8 - Wisdom from God: Devotional Meditation for June 9-15
James 1:5-8 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:5-8 5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6But he must ask in faith without any doubting,…
James 1:1-4 - Joy: Devotional Meditation for June 2-8
James 1:1-4 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings. This is a letter from James primarily to the twelve tribes of…
John 4:20-26 - What time is it?! Devotional meditation for May 26-June 1
John 4:20-26 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 4:20 "Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you people say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." After having acknowledged Jesus as a Prophet, the Samaritan…
James 2:14-20 - Devotional commentary for October 30-November 5
James 2:14–20 (NASB) 2:14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? After effectively illustrating the quality and the nature of the faith that any Christian should have, James outlines the conceptual foundation for his exhortation in the verses we are considering here. After reviewing the second chapter of James' Epistle, many argue whether…
1 John 4:7-16 - Devotional Commentary for May 28-June 3
1 John 4:7-16 (NKJV) Having been close to Jesus during the Lord's life and ministry on earth, John had developed a profound understanding of God's Love. We learn from the text before us that he made several allusions to God's Love, not so much for clarity as it is to underscore the seriousness of God's Love. Our meditation below will follow the same pattern in an effort to remain faithful to the text. 4:7-8 7Beloved,…
