Daily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of WisdomSample

  

September 19

Introduction

James teaches about the source of fights and quarrels, about desiring pleasures, and about humility. He warns his readers about the consequences of criticizing others and boasting.

Today’s Scripture: James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Today’s Reading 

James 4:1-17

Reflect

What does James say about asking for things and why what we might ask of God is not granted (verses 2, 3)? Have you ever experienced what you believed to be unanswered prayer? If so, what was the circumstance? How do you respond to the statement that sometimes God’s answer is “No”? What are your thoughts concerning James’s statement that “to be the world’s friend means to be God’s enemy” (verse 4)?

Pray

Loving God, teach me to be humble, to put my trust in you, and to ask what is in accord with your will. Strengthen me to resist the devil and draw me near to you. In Jesus’s name I pray, Amen.

Prayer Concern

Those who are quarreling

Tomorrow’s Reading

James 5:1-20: James has a warning for the rich and encourages his readers to be patient until the Lord returns.