The root of all wisdom is faithful dependence upon God, and what better to teach us dependence than circumstances we feel ill equipped to handle? In whatever you might be facing, you can consider your trials all joy (James 1:2) because they keep you close to your heavenly Father, the source of all wisdom.
James: Lived Wisdom
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Hebrews: For the Joy Set Before
What brought Jesus joy before his incomprehensible suffering and death? The thought of saving you and embracing you as his child. After encountering a love like this, nothing else compares. He is worthy of it all. When we fix our eyes on Jesus and his worthiness of our devotion, we find strength to endure.
1&2 Peter: Fearless in Christ
When we trust in the care and control of God over our lives, we can live fearlessly. Peter’s message directs us to our safety in Christ: Jesus is keeping you and your future secure. He is a safe place of empathy and care. He has the last word and he will set you on firm ground again.
1,2&3 John: A Heart of Assurance
When our conscience declares our guilt, there is only one voice loud enough to overpower it, and that is the pardoning edict of God! He is more merciful towards us than our own heart. No matter our sin, the extent of which God understands far more than we do, God’s grace is greater.