Join the club?

Thursday - 9/27- Read James 5:7-12

Are you hurting big time? Finances? Marriage problems? Medical or health issues? Relational problems?

Do you feel like you can't bear any more?

James basically says, "Join the club!" It's a pretty exclusive club, though. Charter members are the prophets (v. 10) and Job (v. 11).

Maybe that will help ease the "hurt" you're experiencing, maybe not!

Consider this, though. James states that at the core of everything God allows in our lives is a heart of "compassion and mercy (v. 11)."

Now, this is crucial--do you believe that?

There are times in the Christian life that make or break us spiritually. If you're hurting and you're wondering why God is allowing it, in order to continue persevering in your faith, you absolutely must believe that this is true about God--His compassion and mercy are behind what he's allowing in your life.

Would you like to join the club?