Daily Devotional from Pastor Mary 8-30-18

August 30, 2018

James 1:2-8

Scripture teaches to every person a measure of faith is given; so, we all have faith. But, how do we each use that faith?  Now, that is a deep question. The measure of faith God gives us is like a seed; our faith must grow and develop if it is going to keep us moving forward in God’s plan.  God uses the “troubles” the enemy sends our way to help us grow in endurance.  The biblical definition of endurance is “commitment in the face of difficulty.”  We are to hold onto our faith no matter what is thrown our way.  Through our endurance, we reveal our devotion to God and our faith in his love for us remains stable and unshakable.  Such stability releases JOY!

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