Message Preached on November 6, 2022 by Pastor Cynthia D. Bellamy
The things that should have taking you out, even killed you, but somehow by the Grace of God, you survived it! People may have counted you out and didn’t think you would make it through that problem, that stumble but, you survived the fall. Some people may have even looked at you funny but it is time to let them know you are in your recovery process!
Those same people will wonder well how did you do it? How did you survive it? Think about James, the half brother of Jesus in the Bible. James, known as one with camel knees, received that nickname because he spent much time on his knees praying. James was a man of prayer! He didn’t mind praying. The praying is what got him through difficult times. The praying is what got you to survive the fall. Is there any evidence that you have been in prayer, and on your knees before the Lord?
Sometimes God places us in a position that even if you want to move, you cannot. For if you were to move from where God has placed you, it will take you out. That position He places you in can be the very thing that makes you survive the fall. You may not understand and others will question how you’re managing, but God and the position He has placed you will speak for itself. God will use anything and anyone to save your life. You may be going through but your position is important. Your posture before the Lord is important. For if you do fall, it won’t kill you.
Looking at James 1, our faith is tested through trials NOT produced by trials. Faith, is tested, it is important, and it is so precious. Only precious things are tested so thoroughly. You are precious in the eyes of God. Your patience and your faith is very important. Whatever you do, when you fall into divers temptation, keep the faith. The only way to survive is to pray, keep the faith, and position yourself for a full recovery.
