What causes fights and quarrels among us? James asks and answers this interesting question by pointing out some nasty little traits of our human nature. At our core, we’re selfish. We want things we don’t have and we’ll do whatever it takes to get what isn’t ours. We seek pleasure above everything, even above some of our most important relationships. We view people as competitors instead of friends, neighbors and family. Boy, do we need God’s grace! And that’s exactly what we get when we humble ourselves before Him. When we desire more of God in our lives, God gives us our desires.
The Lord is My Shepherd
What does it mean for the Lord to be our Shepherd? According to David in Psalm 23, it means that we shall never be in want of anything. We will be made to slow down, quiet down, and sit down. Our souls will be restored and whole, like they were designed to be from the beginning. We shall not fear evil or death – no matter what we’re facing. Many of us know the Psalm… Let’s make sure we know the Shepherd.
