Week of October 10, 2021
Monday, October 11, 2021
Morning Scripture
“But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?”
James 2:18-20 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.2.18-20.NKJV
“Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror. How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?”
James 2:18-20 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.2.18-20.NLT
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, forgive us for taking you for granted. Thank you for reminding us that sometimes your deliverance is immediate and sometimes your deliverance is on the way and we must continue working. But, Father, it is always YOUR deliverance and we are always grateful. thank you for your scripture that continues to remind us to keep working to keep doing good as we wait on you. In Jesus’ name we pray and praise. Amen.
“But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?”
James 2:18-20 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.2.18-20.NKJV
“Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror. How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?”
James 2:18-20 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.2.18-20.NLT
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, forgive us for taking you for granted. Thank you for reminding us that sometimes your deliverance is immediate and sometimes your deliverance is on the way and we must continue working. But, Father, it is always YOUR deliverance and we are always grateful. thank you for your scripture that continues to remind us to keep working to keep doing good as we wait on you. In Jesus’ name we pray and praise. Amen.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God.” James 2:21-23 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.2.21-23.NKJV “Don’t you remember that our ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God by his actions when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see, his faith and his actions worked together. His actions made his faith complete. And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God.” James 2:21-23 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.2.21-23.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, thank you for this example of Abraham, his faith, and your deliverance. Father, Abraham offered everything he had to you and you delivered him and claimed him as your friend. Father, teach us on this faith journey that we must give you our all, even when our situation is darkest. Father, teach us to never give up when we can’t see a resolution, but remind us through this example that you are an on time God and it is our faith that grows as you move us thorough. This story of Abraham and Isaac is always difficult as a parent - that Abraham would sacrifice his son. But two things - 1) What are we willing to give up to walk with God? and 2 ) Are we willing to understand that our faith is not about our desired outcome but about our belief that God will deliver - based on his plan for our lives? Sobering and humbling. |
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God. You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.” James 2:23-24 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.2.23-24.NKJV “And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God. So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.” James 2:23-24 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.2.23-24.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for your love and care, your desire for me to be your friend. Thank you for reminding us that friendship means that we can count on each other. Father, we count on you. It is our desire that you can count on us to be faithful, righteous, and loving. Glory unto God, for friendship, relationship, and fellowship with our Almighty Father. In Jesus’ name we pray and reflect. Amen. Two things:
THe first thing that I thought about was the theme song for The Golden Girls (Thank you for being a friend.) The second things is our Morning Worship I am a Friend of God Israel Houghton https://youtu.be/jQmLxW-D-5A Disclaimer: The youTube link above may not play on all devices. Please tap the URL and that one should play. Thank you and apologies. This is a link from youTube, no copyright infringement is intended.
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” James 2:25-26 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.2.26.NKJV “Rahab the prostitute is another example. She was shown to be right with God by her actions when she hid those messengers and sent them safely away by a different road. Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.” James 2:25-26 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.2.25-26.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Thank you for the people you have placed in our lives to hide us - from people and situations that would harm our possibilities, our lives, or our future. Thank you for those who step out on faith to protect and serve others believing that you are always with us. Father, thank you for our faith. Help us to have a faith that will not shrink in the shadow of adversity and trials. Lord, we need you, and we thank you. In Jesus’ name we pray and reflect. Amen. |
Friday, October 15, 2021
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Morning Scripture
“My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.” James 3:1-2 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.3.1-2.NKJV “Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.” James 3:1-2 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.3.1-2.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father God, help us to be less judgemental of others. Help us to remember that none of us here on earth are perfect. We each make mistakes, misjudgments, and miscalculations. Father, teach us to have compassion. To seek explanation prior to casting doubt and judgement. Teach us to be more caring and loving as you have loved us. Thank you, Father, for your grace, may we learn to extend it towards others. In Jesus’ name we pray and reflect. Amen. Father God, thank you for the gift of teaching and the gift of teachers. Help each of us to be reminded that teaching is a gift of your Spirit. Help us not to allow the negative judgement and the criticism to steal the joy that you have placed in us to teach and to serve. Shield us and strengthen us. Grant us discernment and knowledge to teach, serve, and do what is right, to do what is pleasing, and to do all things in service to you. Truly, Lord, thank you for these thy gifts -the gift of teaching, the gift of teachers, and the gift of recognizing the teachers amongst us. PS. You don’t have to be a “teacher” to be the teacher in someone’s life. Have you taught anyone lately? Have you shared your knowledge, your heart, or your faith with someone lately? Then you too are a teacher. Think about it…. Amen. |
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