we are looking in james 4 about some of the
mistakes that we can make about facing our future, facing 2012 and the first
one is making plans without GOD.
there was an article in the reader’s
digest by alexander saul: “since i
have spent well-nigh fifty years working on the history of the russian revolution, in the process i’ve collected
hundreds of personal testimonies, read hundreds of books, contributed eight
volumes of my own. but if i were asked
today to formulate as precisely as possible the main cause of the ruinous
revolution that swallowed up some sixty million russians, i could not put it
more accurately than to repeat the phrase, ‘men have forgotten GOD.’
what is more if i were called upon to
identify the principle trait of the entire twentieth century i would be unable
to reflect anything more precise that this statement, ‘men have forgotten
GOD.’”
this is what james 4.13-17 is talking
about. you can be a believer and forget
GOD in your daily life. i know a lot of
people who love the LORD with all their heart but when it comes to planning
their business or career or their school education they are practical
atheists.
it’s sad to meet someone who says, “i don’t
believe in GOD. i don’t believe HE exists.” it’s sadder to find somebody who says, “i
believe in GOD. i believe HE exists” but
then acts like HE doesn’t exist. he or
she doesn’t make any plans involving the LORD.
they just go off on their own as if it all depends on them.
you say, “i believe in GOD.” then does HE have a say in your
business? “i don’t believe in mixing
business and faith.” listen, all
business is GOD’s business if you’re a believer. don’t plan without GOD. that’s presumption. planning without GOD is practical atheism.
just a thought from the front porch..
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