WANTING NOTHINGWanting Nothing "My brethern, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing" James 1:2-4 You can rejoice in the midst of temptations! Believe it, God said it. The reason for this is that God gives you the ability and power to overcome every temptation you face. God will not abandon you at the point of trial. The grace of God is sufficient to cause you to meet every obstacle victoriously. Joy is a source of strength (Nehemiah 8:10). It is a very high form of faith. Joy releases the power of God to work in your behalf. God tells you to rejoice in the very face of temptation. By doing it, you are releasing your faith. The power of God goes forth to overcome the barrier. Your rejoicing is in God, not in the temptation. ...many of us have not taken advantage of this portion of scripture in James has been because we have misunderstood it. People could not reconcile rejoicing over temptations and yet they tried to do it. If someone is continually saying thanks for temptations, they open the door for more of them. Learn to thank God in the situation for his ability, not for the situation. Praise God for what He has done for you instead of glorifying the devil for his attacks. There is a line between the two attitudes that is of utmost importance. As you rejoice in God's help to overcome the temptation, you will be standing on the Word by faith. This is called patience or steadfastness. As you are patient and consistent, God promises you will be perfect and entire, lacking nothing (James 1:4). Boldly Make This Confession of Faith Aloud I am Patient. I rejoice in all situations. God perfects me and supplies everything I need. I lack no good thing. Thank God, You are Lord over every trial and temptation that tries to come my way.
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