Trials and temptations in the life of a Christian, wealth and poverty, godly wisdom, these are some of the key themes we will be discussing over the next couple of months as we go through the Letter from James.
Strictly speaking spiritual renewal doesn’t follow any strict formula. It’s a work of God’s grace and, as such, is entirely dependent upon Him. Still, if we are willing to recognize our need for spiritual renewal, then we can take conscious steps in that direction. God, as it happens, loves to move in the lives of people who are earnestly seeking Him.
Most of us have heard of Eric Liddell. He was the Olympic athlete whose religious convictions would not let him compete on Sunday. His story was later immortalized in the movie Chariots of Fire. He might have done more in athletics, but Eric knew he had a more important race to run. In 1925, he went to China where he served the Lord for the rest of his life.
Biblical faith is our willing response to God, expressed inwardly by submissive trust, and outwardly by obedience.
Central Reflections 