I love to read the book of James. We read part of it in services tonight. I reread it when I got home tonight.
James 1
2) My Brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
3) knowing the testing of your faith produces patience.
4) But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
5) If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
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.
These verses (especially verse 12) remind of the song
Home of the Soul
If for the prize we have striven,
after our labors are o’er
rest to our souls be given
on the eternal shore
Yes, a sweet rest is remaining
for the true children of God
Where there will be no complaining
Never a chast’ning rod
Soon, the bright homeland adorning
We shall behold the glad dawn
Lean on the Lord till the morning
Trust till the night is gone
Chorus:
Home of the soul, Beautiful home
There we shall rest, never to roam,
Free from all care, happy and bright
Jesus is there He is the Light!
Oft, in the storm lonely are we
Sighing for home, longing for Thee
Beautiful home of the ransomed beside the crystal sea.
We all endure trials and temptations. Let’s remember that these trials are temporary and we need to ask God for help. Our home in Heaven will be for an eternity.
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