Archive | June 2025

Listen Before You Speak

Jun16

This you know (know this), my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
James 1:19-20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.19-20.NASB1995

Continuing speaking on the subject of trials we know we must encounter them with joy (James 1:2), but we must also be quick to listen, to hear what is really being spoken, to get full understanding.
A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet. The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet for the one who controls his lips is wise. (Proverbs 10:19)
In the quiet you will be taking time to allow God through His Spirit to give you the words to speak.
So don’t allow your spirit to be provoked, causing anger to settle in you. Don’t be quick to lose your temper, for outrage is embraced by fools. (Ecclesiastes 7:9)

🌹for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.
Luke 12:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.12.12.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Bless The Lord!

Jun13

Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits;
Psalms 103:1-2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.103.1-2.NASB1995

Oh the joy of knowing God. The blessing of walking with Him daily. The benefit of His wisdom and counsel. Knowing that whatever we go through He is right there, for He promises to never leave us nor forsake us. Bless the Lord!

🌹Bless the Lord, all you works of His, In all places of His dominion; Bless the Lord, O my soul!
Psalms 103:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.103.22.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Spiritual Blessing

Jun12

Do not be deceived (misled), my beloved brethren.
Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
James 1:16-17 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.16-17.NASB1995

“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above.”

The gift of salvation:
Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
John 3:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.3.3.NASB1995

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
John 1:12-13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.1.12-13.NASB1995

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 1:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.1.3.NASB1995

The gift of wisdom:
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.
James 3:17 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.3.13-17.NASB1995

The gift of light given to us by the Father of Lights:
This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.1.5.NASB1995

These are but a few of the gifts God has for His children.

In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.
James 1:18 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.18.NASB1995

just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. . .
Ephesians 1:4 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.1.4.NASB1995

🌹Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
Ephesians 1:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.1.3.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Do Not Be Deceived

Jun11

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.
But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.
James 1:13-15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.13-15.NASB1995

Lust: an intense desire, craving, yearning for . . . our own way; our desire; craving the things of this world instead of God’s kingdom.

Seeking our own desires is lust. When our lust is played out it becomes sin and if our sin is not dealt with, our sin will lead to death.

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God?
1 Corinthians 6:9a NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.6.9.NASB1995

They conceive mischief and bring forth iniquity, And their mind prepares deception.”
Job 15:35 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.15.35.NASB1995

🌹As born-again Christians we are to confess the lusts of our heart, before it turns into a sin, then be seeking God’s kingdom and His desire for us.

Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.
James 1:16 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.16.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Press On

Jun10

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved (passed the test), he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.12.NASB1995

Trials are a fact of life. There is not one person who is exempt. But as Christians we grow through trials. They strengthen us, making us more dependant on our Lord Jesus as we persevere for His namesake. May we consider ourselves blessed as Jesus spoke of in Luke 6.

Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man. Be glad in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets.
Luke 6:22-23 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.6.22-23.NASB1995

So, keeping our eyes on the One who knows us best . . .

press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.3.14.NASB1995

🌹but just as it is written, “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, And which have not entered the heart of man, All that God has prepared for those who love Him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.2.9.NASB1995

Praise the Lord!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

What Are You Pursuing?

Jun9

But the brother (church member) of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;
James 1:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.9.NASB1995

What “high position” is that? It is not our social status, but that we are a child of God, an heir. Are we taking great delight in our high position, living in His glory?

and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass (the flower of the grass) he will pass away.
James 1:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.10.NASB1995

Just as the man of “humble circumstances” will pass away, so will the rich man. His humiliation is to know that he is a sinner and without Christ, the only thing he is worthy of is eternal death. Without Jesus we are all dead. The pursuit of God should outweigh the pursuit of wealth, fame, comfort in this life.

For the sun rises with a scorching wind and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away.
James 1:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.11.NASB1995

🌹What, or should I say, ‘Who are we pursuing’ this side of eternity?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Do I? Do We?

Jun6

I usually like to share scripture of praise on Fridays. This week I was led to Psalm 145. I have to tell you, I felt very convicted.

Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever.
Psalms 145:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.2.NASB1995

Everyday? Do I?

One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts.
Psalms 145:4 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.4.NASB1995

Do we?

On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.
Psalms 145:5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.5.NASB1995

Do we? Is this daily or just on Sunday?

Men shall speak of the power of Your awesome acts, And I will tell of Your greatness.
Psalms 145:6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.6.NASB1995

Do we? Ever? Occasionally? Everyday?

They shall eagerly utter the memory of Your abundant goodness And will shout joyfully of Your righteousness.
Psalms 145:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.7.NASB1995

Do we? Or is this another, just on Sunday thing?

All Your works shall give thanks to You, O Lord, And Your godly ones shall bless You.
Psalms 145:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.10.NASB1995

How often in a day do we give thanks to our Lord? Do we bless Him?

They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom And talk of Your power; To make known to the sons of men Your mighty acts And the glory of the majesty of Your kingdom.
Psalms 145:11-12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.11-12.NASB1995

This one hits hard. Do we speak of our Lord to others? If only . . .

My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.
Psalms 145:21 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.21.NASB1995

Our God is faithful despite our ways. Let us call upon His mercy and tell of His greatness, power and truth. May He move through us for His glory.

🌹The Lord is righteous in all His ways And kind in all His deeds. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.
Psalms 145:17-18 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.17-18.NASB1995

Praise God for His Word that convicts and changes our perspective. Have a blessed weekend.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Lacking Wisdom?

Jun5

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.5-8.NASB1995

Solomon, a young boy becomes King. He prays asking God for discernment in judging His great people. Solomon was asking for wisdom and knowledge to rule God’s people well.
It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this. God gave Solomon a wise and discerning heart.
1 Kings 3:9-10/2 Chronicles 1:10

God said to Solomon, “Because you had this in mind, and did not ask for riches, wealth or honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor have you even asked for long life, but you have asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge that you may rule My people over whom I have made you king, wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you.”
2 Chronicles 1:11-12a NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.1.8-12.NASB1995

Are you seeking wisdom from God?

. . . ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
James 1:6-8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.5-8.NASB1995

🌹And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.
1 John 5:15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.5.15.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Consider It ALL Joy?!

Jun4

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance (steadfastness).
James 1:2-3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.2-3.NASB1995

How can God expect joy when you get a phone call at work stating your house is on fire five days before Christmas? How can your heart be joyous when a week later you lose your job? How can He expect it? Because He is God. This unexpected trial brought a closer walk with God. It grew my dependence upon Him. I learned to trust God with my life. With endurance, steadfastness, I know I lack nothing in my God.

And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
James 1:4 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.4.NASB1995

🌹By your endurance you will gain your lives.
Luke 21:19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.21.19.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org