JAMES 3:17-18
17. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). It is willing to yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is whole-hearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned – free from doubts, wavering and sincerity.
18. And the harvest of righteousness (of conformity to God’s will in thought and deed) is the fruit of the seed sown in peace by those who work for and make peace – in themselves and in others, (that is), that peace which means concord (agreement, harmony) between individuals, with undisturbedness, in a peaceful mind free from fears and agitating passions and moral conflicts. Amp.
When we think of peace we should think of Jesus. He was out of His kingdom in a place so beneath Him and Who He was. And yet He lowered Himself to be with sinful mankind to teach them the right way. Just think about how much He had to forbear. He was Holiness in the middle of sinfulness. How it all must have irritated Him at times.
We want our homes and Churches filled with the wisdom from above. What is the problem that would hinder this wisdom from above to fill our homes and Churches? If there is jealousy, you can be sure that it blocks the blessings. We are to be compassionate and gentle the way Jesus is.
The Amplified puts the harvest of righteousness in such great detail. It takes a long time to get this. We need to be conformed to God’s will in thought, purpose and deed. That takes time. A lot has to die.
I have left the Church I go to four times and believed the Lord was sending me somewhere else. I was convinced by my own inner voice because of hurts and disagreements I had with my Church. I have learned that I was not conformed to God’s will and was still learning what He wanted.
The last time I left I learned. He showed me that we do not get to change our family. We must learn to get along with them somehow, like Jesus did when He was here on earth. I went to this other Church and kept looking for my Church family and they were not there. I missed them so much. The worship leader was not the right one, nor the guitarist or the drummer. And there was no piano. It was terrible.
And I have gotten so used to the Pastor that I expect Him every Sunday. That is my family and I love them all. I know I will never leave them again. But the Lord will teach me to be compassionate and to forbear any disagreements that arise. He will make peace bring harmony among us. It is growing and a wonderful place to go every Sunday.
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It’s important to be able to fellowship amongst a group of people that become as familiar as family. I love that you missed the musicians 😂
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Oh, I missed them all. It was just painful without them to worship. They would not even let us use our tambourines. It made me appreciate My Pastor a lot more! The Lord knew what I needed. 🦅
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“…The last time I left I learned. He showed me that we do not get to change our family. We must learn to get along with them somehow, like Jesus did when He was here on earth. I went to this other Church and kept looking for my Church family and they were not there. I missed them so much…”
Thank you for that experience. Not only does the scripture teach us not to forsake the assembly of the saints, but we know what true fellowship must look like.
Even as family there will be discord, we’re people with our own opinions and motives, but we are still a family, working things out.
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I never forsook assembling as I always had Church in my home and it was better at home. I was always asking the way and He blessed it greatly. I had a lot of healing that He could do better away from others at times. So He was always in control but now I have learned where I ultimately belong. I have strength now that I did not have before.
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