James 1:14 ESV "But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire."I sat trying this one and that one but had no bites! Today's verse shares were the temptation comes from, it is our own desires! I had a tackle box full of lures and began to cast this one and that one thinking that I knew what the fish would bite on. I was choosing my lures based upon what I thought the fish would bite on but then along came a young boy who cast his line out and caught a big bass right where I was. I asked him what lure he was using, he simply said "worms, it's what they like!". I thought to myself, here was I casting what I wanted to cast instead of thinking what they wanted! Many times our own desires will lure us away from what God wants. Let's be careful in what we desire, it could lead to an empty bucket! peace, tom
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James 1:5 NASB "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."I remember going through the checklist and making sure I had all the things I needed! Today's verse shares about where we can get wisdom, it's from God and all we need to do is ask for it! I remember sitting with my mom and going over the check list for starting school. Pencils - check, notebook - check, lunch box - check and on and on. I also remember her praying that my mind would be open to learn, learn things that I never knew, learn about things like respect, honor, but sadly those things seem to be lost in schools today. Join me in praying for all those who are beginning school, that their minds will be open to the Truth and lets pray for the teachers who will lead them in gaining knowledge. And how about a prayer for the mothers of those going to school for the first time as they will miss their little ones! peace, tom
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Tom SEmberAuthor of Daily Devotions Archives
May 2024
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