Today’s Thought “Dreaming the Impossible” G. Ward

James 1:12 Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

We exercise, anticipating a desired result, we pass a test, expectant to being credentialed. Most everything will endeavor an action, to receive a result – good or bad, but for the believer, it’s with the similitude of spinning a roulette wheel and our new lives aren’t meant to be gambled, but definitively belong to our Lord Jesus. Galatians 2:20 says, “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

James sought sharing direct encouragement from on High that would insist persecuted brothers and sisters, having surrendered their lives to the gospel of Christ - endure life by/through remembrance of the Suffering Savior and to know that trials, no matter how significantly painful for moments, will witness HIS presence; so, never turn from Holy God to foolish devices.

Father God, we know that we’ve suffered from this kind of Idolatry. We’ve turned from Your safeguard, the Truth of Your Word and Mighty presence, due to fleshly desire that failed to endure, but wants a life free of pain so badly, we’ve adjourned to another source and whereas that’s a false message the world pervades, may our turning to You, never let go of Your unchanging hand, while thanking and praising You for receiving us as Your own, in Jesus Name, Amen.