02 Mar 2025
The author of this letter is likely James, the half-brother of Jesus. Let's get to know him. 1. James the Saint. He was a believer of Jesus Christ. In fact, he was the leader of the Jerusalem Church. But he did not believe in Jesus when he was growing up. It was likely that it was only after the death and resurrection of Jesus that he believed. And the miracle of conversion is that his life is completely changed from a sceptic to being a leader. 2. James the Servant. Though he could have paraded himself as the brother of Jesus, he'd rather be known as the servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. He gladly identified himself as a "doulous"- a lowly slave who exists to do the will of his master. May God give us a church of servants who will serve because Jesus gave His life for us! 3. James the Sage. James soaked in the wisdom of Solomon in Proverbs and of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, and wrote to point people to spiritual wisdom from God, amidst issues like sufferings, self-centredness, speech and strife. Let us learn from the next few weeks and months how we can skillfully live in wisdom for God's glory!
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