Morning Coffee With JamesSample

Never Doubt

Read James 1:5-6

God's Word to Them...

Some new converts were still dabbling in the world of idol worship. They would pray to God, then they would go and pray to the idols as well, just for good measure. They would make various sacrifices to different idols, to make sure their bases were covered. James told them to put their faith in God and not doubt His wisdom by seeking guidance from other sources. This type of wishy-washy faith was unstable and was in danger of being blown this way and that.

God's Word to Us...

When we ask God for wisdom, we must be willing to accept that wisdom and follow it, no matter what. Going to God is not like going to another person for advice. People are flawed. When they share their opinions, we have the right to disagree and disregard their advice. Not so with God. He is perfect, and His wisdom is flawless.

God will always guide us into what is best for us. His wisdom may not always be what we want to hear, but it is always true, always right. If we want to retain our rights to do whatever we please, we might as well not go to God in the first place. Until we are ready to lay down our rights, they will always be tugging at our souls. When we choose, however, to disregard our own desires and to follow God’s truth, we will receive the wisdom and guidance that will always lead us into His perfect plan for our lives.

Cream and Sugar...

What in your life causes you to doubt God’s wisdom? How will you get rid of these things?

Dear Father, thank You for Your wisdom. Please help me to lay aside my desires and my doubts, and trust You. I know You will always lead me in the best direction for my life. Amen.

The Last Drop...

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” —FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT