James 1:6-8 - How to Be Stable in Ever-changing Winds.
James 1:6-8 (NLT) But when you ask him, be
sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not
waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as
unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and
tossed by the wind. 7 Such people should not expect
to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Their
loyalty is divided between God and the world, and
they are unstable in everything they do.
Have you ever made a tough choice, but
then the moment you made the decision, you
started doubting yourself? You agonized over it. You
kept asking yourself if you did the right thing.
The Bible says when you do this youre
like a wave pushed around in a storm. You have so
many doubts, and you get tossed about because
youre depending on your wisdom, not Gods.
This is why God wants you to ask him for
guidance before you make a decision, and then trust
him and his goodness once the decision is made.
When you do, he sets you free from
second-guessing yourself.
Heres the good news: Even if the winds
keep changing and the future looks uncertain, you
dont have to be blown to and fro. Put your faith
in God and God alone.
Otherwise, James says your loyalty will
be divided between God and the world. In some
translations of James 1:8, this divided loyalty is
rendered as double-minded. This comes from a
Greek word that means two-souled. Its about
being pulled in opposite directions. Its about
being indecisive, wavering back and forth.
James says you shouldnt expect God to
give you his wisdom if youre constantly
second-guessing yourself.
Double-mindedness creates an unstable
spiritual life. It blocks your prayers and keeps you
from receiving Gods wisdom.
God wants to give you wisdom! When you
unequivocally trust God in uncertain times - in all times
- he will give you everything you need to make
wise decisions. [Daily Devotional by Rick Warren:
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/]
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
James 1:6 - Faith vs Doubt:
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190602-1539.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio (currently live):
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug
Batchelor:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657