Fellowship with CindyisHis (4) Part one

[Jere209]

I would think so. But scripture is silent on it.

In John 7:3-5 it shows him (James) to be a non believer during Christ's ministry,

7:3 So Jesus’ brothers advised him, “Leave here and go to Judea so your disciples may see your miracles that you are performing. 7:4 For no one who seeks to make a reputation for himself does anything in secret. If you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.” 7:5 (For not even his own brothers believed in him.)[/QUOTE]

Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

but in I Cor 15:7 it shows him to be a believer.

He is numbered with those in Acts 1:14, so I (and just my opinion ) believe it probably was the result of the post Resurrection appearance.

1:14 All these continued together in prayer with one mind, together with the women, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers

Otherwise, yeah, scripture is pretty silent about it. Lol, I'm trying to remember from our class last semester. We went over James pretty quick.
and, I'll be quiet now.

 

[peacechild4]

My goodness you guys are so wise and deep in what you say and where you are spiritually.. I am no where near that.. maybe if that is okay I will just glean along behind you.. Thanks for such deep insights..

 

[peacechild4]

Because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:3-4

There is nothing like a long drawn out situation to make you chuck out all that hinders.. all that drags you down.. and you settle into a slow but steady pace that works to keep you going..

I am amazed how many people end up marathon runners.. from all walks of life.. it really is possible.. with the right training.. and with perserverance.. and with a goal in front of them.. they work so hard.. but they do achieve it.. It is as if just the strong desire in them to get to the finish and accomplish their goals actually pushes them on to succeed..

Joyce Meyer often says "My testimony is 'I'm still here!'" Halleujah..

I'm still here too!! Following the LORD!! Nothing that has come against me as taken me off the path of God.. I have had marriage struggles... the loss of a child.. rebellious kids.. hearing probs.. been rejected.. etc.. Praise the LORD!!

I'm still here.. I'm still in the race.. and I'M going to get to the end!!

 

[Mark2010]

My goodness you guys are so wise and deep in what you say and where you are spiritually.. I am no where near that.. maybe if that is okay I will just glean along behind you.. Thanks for such deep insights..

Uh huh. Me too...LOL.

*Takes a seat next to Sharon and put on dunce cap.*

 

[CindyisHis]

Uh huh. Me too...LOL.

*Takes a seat next to Sharon and put on dunce cap.*

Naw, you do fine. I'm glad you're here studying with us.

 

[CindyisHis]

My goodness you guys are so wise and deep in what you say and where you are spiritually.. I am no where near that.. maybe if that is okay I will just glean along behind you.. Thanks for such deep insights..

I haven't a clue what you are talking about! You bless me all the time! And you did comment on James. And what may I ask was wrong with that post? Nothing.

 

[Jere209]

Because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:3-4

There is nothing like a long drawn out situation to make you chuck out all that hinders.. all that drags you down.. and you settle into a slow but steady pace that works to keep you going..

I am amazed how many people end up marathon runners.. from all walks of life.. it really is possible.. with the right training.. and with perserverance.. and with a goal in front of them.. they work so hard.. but they do achieve it.. It is as if just the strong desire in them to get to the finish and accomplish their goals actually pushes them on to succeed..

Joyce Meyer often says "My testimony is 'I'm still here!'" Halleujah..

I'm still here too!! Following the LORD!! Nothing that has come against me as taken me off the path of God.. I have had marriage struggles... the loss of a child.. rebellious kids.. hearing probs.. been rejected.. etc.. Praise the LORD!!

I'm still here.. I'm still in the race.. and I'M going to get to the end!!

You are so right! With the right training they can do , we can do, it. But, look at how diligent a marathon runner is. Daily workouts, etc., and then they run the race. I had been out of town earlier last week and on the way to my destination and on the way back, we passed bikers, with the van following behind them. I thought to myself, what dedication, stamina, and strength in their legs to do this. But, they do! and they finish. And, so do we. We do have the right tools to do so, and as long as we stay in the word of God we have the training. But, why can it be so hard? Just like you said there sweetie. A long drawn out situation. And, that is exactly where I am. But, I started yesterday once again to discipline myself and get back on the road running my race. I won't give up. I can't give up.

Thank you for this.
and, p.s. I love Joyce! and I've never heard her say that so I'll add that to my list of favorite sayings of hers. I like the one "You can sit in a garage all day and it does not make you a car". lol, she's something else.

God bless
hugs to you
Jere

 

[Jere209]

Uh huh. Me too...LOL.

*Takes a seat next to Sharon and put on dunce cap.*

**looks around** I don't see any dunce cap on anyone .

I've heard you say some pretty wise things, Mark. What does James say to you? I know you've read it a time or two. Let's hear it brother.

 

[peacechild4]

I apologise.. and I pull Mark up with me ok brother I am sorry for saying something that I thought but didn't filter through the HOLY SPIRIT.. We ALL sit together taught by HIM!! WE WILL all glean off one another.. we all have something to share.. no matter how simple or profound it is in human terms!! Each one shares as the Spirit leads..

Halleujah.. Mark you are a very valuable part of this team.. body.. whatever you call it.. brother.. Now.. LOL.. there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus.. so nothing like that will by choice come out of my lips again.. but only what builds each of us up!!

 

[ralangley]

My goodness you guys are so wise and deep in what you say and where you are spiritually.. I am no where near that.. maybe if that is okay I will just glean along behind you.. Thanks for such deep insights..

Yeah.....gulp. Me too!

Uh huh. Me too...LOL.

*Takes a seat next to Sharon and put on dunce cap.*

lol!

**looks around** I don't see any dunce cap on anyone .

Over here? On my head?

Um...I'll just sit and listen. I might post, but if I don't, it just means I have nothing substantial to contribute at the moment.

 

[CindyisHis]

James 1:19 This you know, my beloved brethren
But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

From what I can see, it says here to be S..L..O..W to speak, not to remain entirely silent.

 

[icedtea]

James is my favorite book!

 

[CindyisHis]

James is my favorite book!

Really? Why is that? What is about James, any particular scripture?

 

[CindyisHis]

To sum up what I've come away with on this thread so far is

1. I choose to be a bondservant. I love the Lord, and want Him to be my Master forever.

2. I will rejoice, even in trials and temptations, knowing the final result is I will be wanting nothing as I continue cheerfully in faith.

3. God will give me wisdom if I ask, without making feel stupid for asking.

The Greek word for patience in v. 4 is hypomonē - "patient enduring", steadfastness, constancy, endurance. From Thayer's, it is "the characteristic of a man unswerved from his deliberate purpose and loyalty to faith and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings."

 

[icedtea]

The entire book is great. Many verses I like, especially 2:5-Has God not chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love Him?

 

[CindyisHis]

The entire book is great. Many verses I like, especially 2:5-Has God not chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love Him?

He kind of balances things out, doesn't He?

James 1:9 Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation [as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God], 10 And the rich [person ought to glory] in being humbled [by being shown his human frailty], because like the flower of the grass he will pass away.
AMP

The poor can have a low self-esteem, I think even more so then than now. And the rich can tend to be haughty. The issue here isn't so much money, but in our attitudes and outlook. It's all to kept in its proper perspective.

 

[icedtea]

2. I will rejoice, even in trials and temptations, knowing the final result is I will be wanting nothing as I continue cheerfully in faith.

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Yes, someone in the occult mocked at me, asking wheres God to help? I am going to tell them I have spiritual life from Jesus, that is more important than Any finances or anything else.

 

[peacechild4]

He kind of balances things out, doesn't He?

James 1:9 Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation [as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God], 10 And the rich [person ought to glory] in being humbled [by being shown his human frailty], because like the flower of the grass he will pass away.
AMP

The poor can have a low self-esteem, I think even more so then than now. And the rich can tend to be haughty. The issue here isn't so much money, but in our attitudes and outlook. It's all to kept in its proper perspective.

I read this quote from a book called "Blessings of the Poor"

By a humble farmer speaking to a care worker who came to minister to him..

"Oh,' he said, "You are poor. You have God, and things that take your eyes off God. I have only God."

It truly is our attitude isn't it about our circumstances!!

 

[Jere209]

I read this quote from a book called "Blessings of the Poor"

By a humble farmer speaking to a care worker who came to minister to him..

"Oh,' he said, "You are poor. You have God, and things that take your eyes off God. I have only God."

It truly is our attitude isn't it about our circumstances!!

Wise man there. and wise woman too .

 

[CindyisHis]

James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Living on the ocean and having seen the waves throughout my life I get a good picture of what he's talking about. The waves never really go anywhere. They build up as they swell and break, racing to the shore (sometimes with me on them!), only to draw right back into the sea again. Back and forth, back and forth. We are not to be like this in our faith. If I'm unsure, I go the Word to find out the will of the Lord. Once that's settled, that's it. If doubt enters my mind, I've learned to go right back to that Word so as not to be moved, or to be tossed about as a wave.