Consideration is thinking about what God is doing in you to help those around you.
“GOD BEGAN A GOOD WORK IN YOU AND I’M SURE THAT HE WILL CARRY IT ON UNTIL IT IS COMPLETED. THAT WILL BE ON THE DAY CHRIST JESUS RETURNS.” ~ Philippians 1:6
We start the month in James 1:17. Jesus’ brother, James, shares a bit of wisdom that reminds us how everything that’s good comes from God. It’s true! Everything good in our lives is because of God. And the best gift that God gives is Jesus.
Bottom Line: Show God’s goodness to others.
Next, we discover how faithfulness shows up in an incredible moment that Luke records in Acts 12:1- 19. Peter faithfully served God and preached the message of Jesus. The church faithfully prayed for Peter while he was in prison. God was faithful to Peter and sent an angel to help him escape. They could hardly believe what happened, but everyone praised God for his faithfulness.
Bottom Line: Be faithful so others can count on you.
Next, we head to Mark 10:13-16 where Mark records a time when Jesus welcomed children, gave them His attention, and blessed them. Back then no one thought very highly of children, and what Jesus did would have shocked many who were watching. But Jesus taught that this is what the kingdom of God is all about, coming to God with the faith of a child.
Bottom Line: God can give you the strength you need to be gentle.
In James 3:3-10 we are reminded that our words have power. James uses practical images like a horse bit, a ship’s rudder, and a flame to show us just how powerful they are. We can use words to encourage and help others, or we can use our words to hurt them.
Bottom Line: God gives you the power to have self-control.
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