God is the ultimate decorator. He transforms any and every thing with just a word. John introduces us to this Word made flesh in 1 John 1, describing Him as a radical demonstration of what a life transformed by God looks like, but he doesn't stop there. Instead, John proceeds to in his gospel to that Jesus' work started in creating a beautifully decorated home for us on earth and is still in process as His decorating process continues until He returns to bring us to our eternal home.

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If you have ever walked through a Christmas light display, you know that it is an immersive experience, transporting you out of the chaos and struggles of your day-to-day life. 1 John 1 talks about a similar experience that is the core of the Christian walk and the essence of the message we have to share with others who feel trapped in darkness and uncertainty.

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Christmas lights fill our homes and flood our neighborhoods with brilliant displays. And while these lights bring our family together before a fire, around a lit tree, or huddled together in a warm car taking in yards and houses flooded with Christmas lights, they pale compared to the God of Light and the fellowship His light provides. 1 John 1 talks about this fellowship of light and how to maintain it as we continue our walk with God and with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

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The season of joy, Christmas, is upon us. Joy in the decorating, in the gift-giving, in the baking, and in the rest of the activities that come along with this seaon...at least that is the message we hear loud and clear from the world. But John shares a different message in John 1 about a better, a complete joy, that is ours to have and gift to others, no matter what the season.

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When our efforts are thwarted, missions sidetracked, good deeds are unnoticed, and relationships torn apart, we can feel defeated. Yet, as a follower of Christ, we are to remember that even among these setbacks we are bearers of the Lord's victory. James 5 refers to the Lord of Sabaoth, which stands for the Lord of the armies who bear the title of victors who have been given a mission that will succeed.

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What we all need more than anything as we wrap up 2020 and face the uncertainties of 2021 with continued COVID-19 concerns is encouragement to endure, or live out patience with action. James concludes his letter in chapter 5 with just such a message that can help us all in fleshing out how to continue living out our faith, no matter what lays ahead for us to endure.

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You have probably heard before that prayer doesn't change God, rather it changes us. In a way that is true because if we are intent on praying effective prayers, we need a heart change. So which must come first? The heard prayer or the change in us? What James teaches us in chapter 5 is that the change in us must come first, but thankfully scripture also backs up the truth that this change is a work of God, for which we must pray and will ourselves to to be open to what needs changing.

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Have ever felt imprisoned by your schedule, to-do list, or a controlling person? When James speaks about oaths in chapter 5 these are the arrangements he is warning against over business contracts or developing relationships with people who may not agree with our beliefs but respect ours. Today we look at the Greek words and tenses used in verse 12, to gain a clearer understanding why James starts this verse with "above all" and the importance of following this truth has on our walk of faith.

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Dieting of any sort requires endurance, but restricting our will to take control of our lives and stay steadfast in our faith proves even more difficult because the results are not usually immediate, and may not even be realized in our lifetime. James 5 talks about this faith-based diet and the patience, endurance, and suffering needed to keep from being "fattened" on the things of this world instead of God's perfect diet that keeps us in prime shape for His kingdom and purposes.

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