James 1:1 From James, a servant of God and of the
Lord Jesus Christ:
Greetings to all God's people scattered over the whole
world.
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Being “let go” did
not feel good at all. No matter how it was phrased, I could not wrap my mind
around “Why did this happen to me?” “The position was eliminated” were the only
words of comfort.
- I felt lost and directionless.
- I was not prepared to be out in the world.
- I did not know GOD had something much better in store for me.
James, human
brother of JESUS, writes a letter to “GOD’s people scattered over the world.”
The scattering did not come easy. In fact, because of belief in JESUS, many
people were persecuted. They had to leave their homes, ill prepared, not knowing
the future.
My Observations:
- GOD scatters HIS people for HIS purpose.
- Change is usually difficult for me, BUT GOD has a reason for it.
- Humans may not provide the right words to comfort me, BUT THE COMFORTER makes it clear that being scattered is not a bad thing.
Sometimes it feels
like GOD is just not there. I mean, why in the world would HE push me out into
the world with no plan? HE replies, “This is MY plan.” When I see HIS plan
unfolding, I usually don’t like it. BUT GOD is doing something amazing that I
don’t know.
GOD addresses my
deepest fears by putting me in situations I need. Ugh! Another problem? Yes. HE keeps allowing
me to be scattered so I can be sent somewhere that I would not have otherwise
gone. HE then tells me to stand firm for HIM in other places. I am glad GOD has
a great and wonderful plan for me that includes “this” situation.
Challenge
- How does the writer write a letter to people scattered all over the world?
- Why do you think James refers to himself as a servant of his brother JESUS?
- Have you ever been in a difficult situation and wondered where is GOD?
- Will you look at your current situation as an area that GOD is trying to address so you can look forward to HIS plan for you today?
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