"If You Want To Kiss The Sky You Better Learn How To Kneel"
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This morning I continued spend time in James’ letter in the Bible, chapter 4. I spent time reading it in 5 or 6 different Bible translations comparing nuances of this chapter. And I also read it in “The Message” Bible. The following is simple yet powerful thoughts taken directly from this Bible translation. I am posting them for my reflection this morning.
“Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. You lust for what you don’t have and are willing to kill to get it. You want what isn’t yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it.
2-3 You wouldn’t think of just asking God for it, would you? And why not? Because you know you’d be asking for what you have no right to. You’re spoiled children, each wanting your own way.
4-6 You’re cheating on God. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. And do you suppose God doesn’t care? The proverb has it that “he’s a fiercely jealous lover.” And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you’ll find. It’s common knowledge that “God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.”
7-10 So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him make himself scarce. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.” ( James 4:1-10, The Message Bible)
My family, when I finished reading these verses the lyrics from U2’ song came to my mind, “If you want to kiss the sky you better learn how to kneel, on your knees boy!” I do not know when was the last time you literally got down on your, or spent face time (face first on the floor) in a posture of submission and got serious in holy prayer before. God. You are relying on and trying everything else to keep you head afloat above all that is going on in life., I pray today you try humbling yourself in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up, in Jesus name. Please pray the same for me. Gog bless you my friends!
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