July 5 - Start Your Day Right Devotion James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault; and it will be given to him. If Any Of You Lacks WisdomWe are to ask God for wisdom in coping with our trials, not just in avoiding or escaping them (James 1:2-4, 12). Wisdom means the spiritual capability to see and evaluate life and behavior from God’s point of view (Proverbs 1:2). It involves making good choices and doing what is right according to God’s standards and purposes. We develop such wisdom by basing our lives on what God has revealed in His Word and by following the guidance of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:4-17). We can receive wisdom by coming to God and asking for it in faith (James 1:6-8; Proverbs 2:6; 1 Corinthians 1:30). Bible Study Tools I Use:
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June 6 - Start Your Day Right Devotion
James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Trials
The word “trials” (Greek peirasmoi) refers to persecutions or great pressures in our lives (sometimes from the world or Satan) that God can use to strengthen our faith and develop in us perseverance and godly character. Trials, therefore, become the means by which we may become “mature and complete, not lacking anything” (James 1:4). The believer must see each trial as an opportunity to respond to a transforming work of God, knowing the following:
- We are to face our trials with joy (Matthew 5:11-12; Romans 5:3; 1 Peter 1:6) because of the benefits and positive results they will produce if we hold fast to our faith and hope (James 1:12; Romans 5:3-5). James reminds the believers that their faith will grow stronger only as it is faced with difficulties and opposition (James 1:3-4, 12).
- Trials can be viewed as a “testing of your faith” (James 1:3). Difficulties allow God to test and prove the sincerity of our faith. God’s Word never teaches us that troubles in life are an automatic sign that God is disappointed with us. Instead, they can indicate that God recognizes our faith and has confidence in our commitment to Him (Job 1-2).
- The same Greek root translated as “temptations” in James 1:13. The main difference is that the emphasis in James 1:2-3 is on pressures from outside sources beyond our immediate control, while James 1:13-15 refer to inner moral struggles, such as the temptation to sin. The latter reference is speaking of problems that often stem from our own selfish and ungodly desires.
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May 14 - Start Your Day Right Devotion
James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Confess ... Pray ... Be Healed
This verse gives us an important aspect to healing we must be accountable to one another. This means that we must be willing to confess our spiritual failures to other trustworthy Christians so that we can pray more effectively for each other. Sin in the church hinders prayer and holds back God’s healing power from being demonstrated among His people.
PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN IS POWERFUL
For those who are in a right relationship with God and who continually rely on Him to do what is right, their prayers will
PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN IS POWERFUL
For those who are in a right relationship with God and who continually rely on Him to do what is right, their prayers will
- Bring them near to God (Hebrews 7:25).
- Open the way to a Spirit-filled life (Luke 11:13; Acts 1:14).
- Bring them power for ministry (Acts1:8; 4:31, 33) and Christian devotion (Ephesians 1:19).
- Build them up spiritually (Jude 1:20).
- Give them insight into Christ’s provision for them (Ephesians 1:16-19).
- Help them overcome Satan (Daniel 10:12-13; Ephesians 6:12-13, 18).
- Clarify God’s purposes for them (Psalms 32:6-8; Proverbs 3:5-6; Mark 1:35-39).
- Enable them to receive spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 14:1).
- Bring them into closer companionship with God (Matthew 6:9; John 7:37; 14:16).
- Bring them grace, mercy, and peace (Philippians 4:6-7; Hebrews 4:16).
- Bring others who are spiritually lost into a relationship with Christ (James 5:20).
- Bring them the wisdom, revelation, and knowledge of Christ (Ephesians 1:16-17).
- Bring them healing (James 5:15).
- Bring them rescue from trouble (Psalms 34:4-7; Philippians 1:19).
- Honor God with praise and thanksgiving (Psalms 100:4).
- Make Christ’s presence more real to them (Revelation 3:20).
- Ensure them of their final salvation and of Christ’s intercession (His pleading their case for them Hebrews 7:25).
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FEBRUARY 25 - START YOUR DAY RIGHT DEVOTION
James 4:3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.
WHEN YOU ASK, YOU DO NOT RECEIVE
God refuses to answer the prayers of those who are selfishly ambitious, love pleasure and desire honor, power, or riches (James 4:1). God’s Word tells us that He responds to the prayers of the righteous (Psalms 34:13-15; 66:18-19), of those who call on Him in truth (Psalms 145:18), of those who turn to him in genuine repentance and humility (Luke 18:14) and of those who ask according to His will (1 John 5:14). Sometimes we may not receive what God would like to give us because even though we ask for the right things, we ask for the wrong reasons. For example, we may be more concerned with our own convenience or influence than truly honoring God and benefiting His kingdom and purposes.
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JANUARY 29 - START YOUR DAY RIGHT DEVOTION
James 4:4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD IS HATRED TOWARDS GOD
“Friendship with the world” is spiritual adultery; it shows unfaithfulness to God and our pledge of devotion to Him (1 John 2:15-17; Isaiah 54:5; Jeremiah 3:20). This friendship involves embracing the world’s attitudes, values, practices, ungodly pleasures, and corrupt ways. God will not accept such a relationship (Matthew 6:24) because He is jealous for our undivided love and loyalty (Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 5:9). One example of the way we pursue friendship with the world is involvement in clubs, organizations, or sacred orders (lodge memberships) that require one to participate in ungodly activities, make ungodly commitments or take unbiblical religious oaths. These things can bind a person in strict devotion with those who do not follow God, which is forbidden in God’s Word (Matthew 5:33-37; 2 Corinthians 6:14). Christians cannot belong to such groups without compromising Christian faith and teaching (2 Peter 3:16) and loyalty to Christ (Matthew 6:24).
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DECEMBER 22 - START YOUR DAY RIGHT DEVOTION
James 3:14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.
SELFISH AMBITION
“Selfish ambition” refers to the ungodly habit of promoting one’s own interests above the purposes of God and the good of others. Selfish ambition in the church is equated with humanistic “wisdom” (Verse 15), which is
- “Earthly” - corrupting what is holy and spiritual
- “Unspiritual” – without the Holy Spirit
- “Of the devil” – inspired by demons (1 Timothy 4:1).
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DECEMBER 6 - START YOUR DAY RIGHT DEVOTION
James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
SUBMIT TO GOD – RESIST THE DEVIL
In their determination to gain victor in spiritual battles against evil, many Christians tend to focus on the last part of this verse about resisting the devil. By sheer determination, they may try to resist Satan’s schemes, accusations, and temptations; and for a brief time, they may experience what seems like success. But, in the end, they are often left with a sense of frustration, discouragement and defeat as they finally give in to Satan’s relentless pressure to yield to sin. In this situation, the problem usually stems from two things:
- Overlooking the first and most important aspect of this verse – “Submit yourselves, then, to God” – which must be the primary aspect of a spiritual victory strategy and
- Trying to resist Satan in our own efforts, which is actually a consequence of not first submitting to God.
- Letting go of any sin you may be hiding in your heart.
- Praying for God’s help, strength, and guidance.
- Giving up and habits or activities that may give sin a temptation an entrance into your life or that may be hindering your spiritual progress.
- Surrendering your own preconceived ideas and strategies on how to overcome sin or Satan and relying on God’s strategies, which He will show you as you continue to study His Word and pray.
- Doing exactly what God shows you and following the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
- Actively pursuing God’s purposes and taking positive action so as to occupy your attention with spiritual matters.
- Keeping a humble attitude toward God, others, and the situation in general.
- Turning your attention fully to God with the desire to do what honors Him.
- Continuing to rely on God and pursue His purposes after you have gained spiritual victory.
- Giving gratitude to God for helping you resist and overcome Satan. (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).
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