I am posting Monday's devotion on Sunday night as I am headed for Michigam in the morning to see some family and huint some deer. This verse is very important to grasp. Here it is:
James 1:12
12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him
Life is so hard isn't it? The devil is trying his best to make you stumble every day. I want to encourage you to endure through all the stumbling blocks satan throws out before you. God gives you all the strength you need to make it. When we fail we can not blame it on God it is all on our shoulders because God has given us all we need not to sin. This verse can say many different things when looked at but I want us to remember this one thing from it right now. God says when we endure temptation and when we are approved we will recieve the crown of life which God promises to those who love Him. There is one temptation one had better not fail...that temptation is not to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their life. That is the only way one can be approved by God...that is what the Bbile clearly teaches. The consequences of putting Jesus off are extreme. An eternity in hell...I don't think it gets any more extreme than that. But when we have been approved by receiving Jesus we are given the crown of life...which is an eternity in heaven. WOW Don't miss out on that! God promises us that crown if we love Him and if we truly love Him we love His Son who dies on the cross for our sins! Thank you Jesus!
So make sure you endure the ultimate temptation....to deny Christ....it will pay more than any Powerball, job, or 401k and that is a promise!
Tom
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