IF GOD'S WANT

Baca: James 4:13-17

"If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that." (James 4:15)

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Bacaan tahunan: Genesis 1-3

Living in the world is short. Javanese proverb says, "urip may stop Ngombe" [live it just stopped drinking]. Picture of human life in the Bible as well as short. As a night shift, like a dream, like flowers and grasses, such as wind and shadow (Psalm 90:4-5; 103:15; 144:4). Reading this day to complete it. Like the steam! There briefly and then fade away (verse 14).

How to organize life in a time like "steam" is? The Apostle James advises that believers do not rely on ourselves, but think of what God (verses 15-16). We do this and that "if God wills ...." This expression is clearly not just part of good manners for a person to look humble and spiritual comfort or excuse yourself to deal with various uncertainties. However, an expression of submission to the sovereignty of God acknowledges that He is the holder of control over life. His will, His heart is important to us.

Dr. Michael Griffiths, the book Take I Serve You, said: "We have one life to pursue. Maybe we already went through one quarter, one-third, half, maybe even more

from it. What have we've been through it already past, and never come back again. But what about the remaining? What shall we do with it? "Life is short; unexpected. Let's make plans in private life, family, and work at the beginning of this year, seriously acknowledge the sovereignty of God and submit to His will - ELS

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O GOD, THOUGH MY LIFE LIKE A VAPOR THAT EASILY PASSED, LET MY PRESENCE BRINGS THE FRAGRANCE BEFORE YOU

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