Verse of the Day 11/22
James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. English Standard Version (ESV)
Today's verses came from the New Testament portion of the read through the Bible plan that I'm following. It tied in well with a couple of other passages that I read and seemed fitting for today as many people will be traveling for Thanksgiving, dealing with traffic jams, restless kid (are we there yet?), and the normal interactions between some family members which will be anything but peaceful, let alone thankful.
The Bible Gateway verse of the day came from Colossians 3:15:
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called in one body, control your hearts. Be thankful. Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
That should be our goal in all of those situations described above. Be thankful and may we show wisdom, God's wisdom from above and be peaceful, try to be the peacemakers in situations and not the coal adders, adding fuel to the fires. I like the way The Message paraphrases verse 17:
Real wisdom, God's wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, James 3:17 The Message.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Remember to give thanks and to seek peace.
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:18 English Standard Version (ESV)
-- In Christ, Mike Folllow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace. NIV
James 3:13-18The Message (MSG)
Live Well, Live Wisely
13-16 Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here's what you do: Live well, live wisely, live humbly. It's the way you live, not the way you talk, that counts. Mean-spirited ambition isn't wisdom. Boasting that you are wise isn't wisdom. Twisting the truth to make yourselves sound wise isn't wisdom. It's the furthest thing from wisdom—it's animal cunning, devilish conniving. Whenever you're trying to look better than others or get the better of others, things fall apart and everyone ends up at the others' throats.
17-18 Real wisdom, God's wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, not hot one day and cold the next, not two-faced. You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.
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