God’s Truth for Trying Times - 9/4/21

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: James 4:8-10

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. [James 4:8-10 ESV] 

CONSIDER: Every believer is to draw near to God and call upon his name. He is close to the one who has faith in him. On the flipside, anyone who spurs him will be in gloom. When we humble ourselves before the Lord, we know with assurance that we one day will be with him in glory. As we exalt Christ he reassures us.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?