Relate – When We’re Tempted to Quit – James 1:12

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred ninety-eighth inspirational message dated Thursday, August 12th, 2021. The title of this message is “Relate – When We’re Tempted to Quit – James 1:12”.

The first word of this message’s title is also the word of the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Relate” (with lyrics) as sung by “for King & Country”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of James - the twelfth verse of the first chapter:

James 1:12

Easy To Read Version (ERV)

 

¹² Great blessings belong to those who are tempted and remain faithful! After they have proved their faith, God will give them the reward of eternal life. God promised this to all people who love Him.

 

Please see the below verses (James 1:2-12 ERV) of the full message text -

 

Faith and Wisdom

² My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy. ³ You know that when your faith is tested, you learn to be patient in suffering. ⁴ If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be.

⁵ Do any of you need wisdom? Ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to everyone. So He will give you wisdom. ⁶ But when you ask God, you must believe. Don’t doubt Him. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is blown up and down by the wind. ^7-8 People like that are thinking two different things at the same time. They can never decide what to do. So they should not think they will receive anything from the Lord.

True Riches

⁹ Believers who are poor should be glad that God considers them so important. ¹⁰ Believers who are rich should be glad when bad things happen that humble them. Their riches won’t keep them from disappearing as quickly as wildflowers. ¹¹ As the sun rises and gets hotter, its heat dries up the plants, and the flowers fall off. The flowers that were so beautiful are now dead. That’s how it is with the rich. While they are still making plans for their business, they will die.

Temptation Does Not Come From God

¹² Great blessings belong to those who are tempted and remain faithful! After they have proved their faith, God will give them the reward of eternal life. God promised this to all people who love Him.

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “When We’re Tempted to Quit” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (7/30/21) – which I have included below:

 

When We’re Tempted to Quit

James 1:2-12

By Charles Stanley

 

      

       Have you ever thought, I can’t take this anymore or I give up? These phrases have the power to change the direction of our life. Let’s look at three things that could cause these sentiments.

 

1.    SATAN AND HIS ANGELS.  Through their involvement, we can be tempted to stop waiting on God for solutions and instead seek our own way out. Or the enemy may try to redirect our focus away from Jesus and onto our negative emotions. If he can make us feel helpless and hopeless, then he is successfully distracting us from God.

 

2.   THE WORLD.  Ungodly people are always ready to give believers advice. We need God’s wisdom to set ourselves apart from their thinking and yet stay connected enough to share God’s message of hope with them.

 

3.    OUR OWN FLESH.  We have a tendency to do what feels good and benefits us, but God’s way is always best and the most fulfilling.

 

If you have ever wanted to give up, you’ve probably been influenced by one or more of these factors. But God has good purpose for the trials He allows in our life: They produce perseverance that helps to mature us as Christians. When we look at things from that perspective, we can actually “consider it all joy” to have struggles (James 1:2-4).

 

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Relate” (with lyrics) as sung by “for King & Country” – performed with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

 (If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

 

BE BLESSED! 

Know You Will – Patience and Trust – Psalm 37:3-6

 

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred ninety-seventh inspirational message dated Friday, August 6th, 2021. The title of this message is “Know You Will – Patience and Trust – Psalm 37:3-6”.

The first three words of this message’s title are also the words of the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Know You Will” (with lyrics) as sung by “Hillsong United”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Psalms - the third through the sixth verses of the thirty-seventh chapter:

Psalm 37:3-6

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

³ Trust in the Lord, and do good;
Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
⁴ Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.

⁵ Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him,
And He shall bring it to pass.
⁶ He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light,
And your justice as the noonday.

 

 

Please see the below “last two” verses (Psalm 37:7-8) of the full scripture text as referenced in the meditation below -

 

⁷ Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
⁸ Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;
Do not fret—it only causes harm.

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “Patience and Trust” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (7/2/21) – which I have included below:

 

Patience and Trust

Psalm 37:3-8

By Charles Stanley

 

Trusting in the Lord is easy when life is pleasant and running smoothly. However, when circumstances are not as we desire, our confidence in God can become shaky. Yet even in difficult times, He guides us and helps us through.

God wants us to cultivate faithfulness to Him in every circumstance. To do this, we must commit to His way instead of getting frustrated or trying to manipulate things to get our desired outcome. While it would be easy for us to become anxious or angry with our situation, God wants His children to rest in Him with a peaceful spirit. That is possible when we confidently believe He’s in control and will arrange things for our good and His glory.

Then we are to patiently wait for His perfect will to unfold. Even if we cannot see any changes taking place, God is at work in us and in our situation. Our task is to keep our focus on Jesus and faithfully continue doing whatever He has given us to accomplish at present. In the end, delays give us a chance to develop Christlike character and show the world what Jesus’ transforming power can bring about in those who belong to Him.

      

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Know You Will” (with lyrics) as sung by “Hillsong United” – performed with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

 (If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

 

 BE BLESSED!

BE BLESSED!