GOD'S FAVORITE TOOL (1 OF 12)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: James 1:1-12
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God's Favorite Tool (1 of 12)
Series: Put Your Faith to Work
Keith Krell
James 1:1-12
I'm no ''handyman.'' Keith and tools just don't mix. But God has a sense of humor and has placed people in my life who appreciate tools and know how to use them. My wife, Lori, is one of them. Lori is very capable-she is a true ''helper.'' I've nicknamed her ''GM Goodwrench.'' Lori is the daughter of a general contractor and loves tools so much that she asks me to buy her tools for her birthday and Christmas. Living with Lori ''the tool woman'' Krell has required me to learn a few things about tools myself.
As I've been learning about tools, I've been reminded that God must love tools as well. After all, His Son was a carpenter. As I reflected on this, I asked Lori, ''What is God's favorite tool?'' Knowing that I was going to be preaching James 1, she immediately responded, ''A screwdriver.'' When I asked, ''Why?'' she replied, ''A screwdriver is able to slowly increase pressure and bring about its intended purpose.'' I believe Lori is right. God uses spiritual screwdrivers called ''trials'' to accomplish His purposes in our lives.
Of course no one likes trials. Even though they occupy a large part of our lives, we would prefer not to even discuss the topic. Many of us slip into denial, hoping that if we don't talk about trials they will pass us by. However, no one is immune. There are only three types of people in this world: (1) those who are in a trial, (2) those who are exiting a trial, and (3) those who are about to enter a trial. To make matters worse, we have three enemies that speak lies to us as we go through trials. The world system says, ''Avoid trials.'' The flesh says, ''Whine through trials.'' Satan says, ''Your trials are evidence that God hates you.'' We must battle the lies of these enemies to overcome our trials. In James 1:1-12 we will learn that trials are our teacher, not our torture. But before we consider trials, meet James.
Introducing J ...
Series: Put Your Faith to Work
Keith Krell
James 1:1-12
I'm no ''handyman.'' Keith and tools just don't mix. But God has a sense of humor and has placed people in my life who appreciate tools and know how to use them. My wife, Lori, is one of them. Lori is very capable-she is a true ''helper.'' I've nicknamed her ''GM Goodwrench.'' Lori is the daughter of a general contractor and loves tools so much that she asks me to buy her tools for her birthday and Christmas. Living with Lori ''the tool woman'' Krell has required me to learn a few things about tools myself.
As I've been learning about tools, I've been reminded that God must love tools as well. After all, His Son was a carpenter. As I reflected on this, I asked Lori, ''What is God's favorite tool?'' Knowing that I was going to be preaching James 1, she immediately responded, ''A screwdriver.'' When I asked, ''Why?'' she replied, ''A screwdriver is able to slowly increase pressure and bring about its intended purpose.'' I believe Lori is right. God uses spiritual screwdrivers called ''trials'' to accomplish His purposes in our lives.
Of course no one likes trials. Even though they occupy a large part of our lives, we would prefer not to even discuss the topic. Many of us slip into denial, hoping that if we don't talk about trials they will pass us by. However, no one is immune. There are only three types of people in this world: (1) those who are in a trial, (2) those who are exiting a trial, and (3) those who are about to enter a trial. To make matters worse, we have three enemies that speak lies to us as we go through trials. The world system says, ''Avoid trials.'' The flesh says, ''Whine through trials.'' Satan says, ''Your trials are evidence that God hates you.'' We must battle the lies of these enemies to overcome our trials. In James 1:1-12 we will learn that trials are our teacher, not our torture. But before we consider trials, meet James.
Introducing J ...
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