James 4- Forget me, what about Jesus?

So God is so good and he always provides the right word at the right time. Once again while talking with my prayer partner and friend I stumbled across this scripture and thought it would be a great topic for discussion.


James 4: 1-4

Verse 1 really stuck out for me.

James 4:1
1From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?

I started to think about times that I have had arguments or fights with other people and how the source of those arguments may have stemmed from the lusts of my flesh. Like dang Lord, was it because I was being selfish? Was it because I was self-centered and solely thinking of my own agenda and gain? Was it because I was being prideful and refused to humble myself? Was it because I didn't want to be wrong and admit that I was wrong?

Because pride, selfishness and being self-absorbed are all characteristics of the flesh. Conversely, humility, patience, a spirit of forgiveness, giving people room to grow, sowing peace, not being quick to judge and assume, are characteristics of God.

Thank God for God for saving a wretch like me. I've got a long way to go y'all but I'm getting there. :-)

What are your thoughts??

Bible Study: The Book of Deuteronomy Chap. 1-5

In this bible study series the intent is rededicate ourselves to reading the word on a daily basis. This is a weekly bible study post where I will update each week with a new reading for discussion. The first topic of discussion will be the book of Deuteronomy. I thought to separate the book into two sectons. The first section will be chapters 1-5. As you read feel free to post your comments, questions, or "aha" moments.

Be blessed!!

Welcome!

This marks the very first post of...And Then the Lord... a blog dedicated to discussing the word of God and everything pertaining to our daily walk with Christ. You may ask: Why this Title?? The title comes from a common phrase shared amongst me and a friend everytime we would have a conversation. No matter what the topic we realized that the God-factor was everpresent and we would always concluded with, "and then the Lord". I hope this space serves for insightful conversations and encouraging words of wisdom. Feel free to post your comments and suggestions for future topics.