Shan Dai Advocacy

James

March 23, 2007 on 1:11 pm | In His First Bible, New Testament, PrayerGrams |

“And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of goodness” (James 3:18). Are you hungry for a harvest of goodness in your life? In order to rejoice in the harvest, we must not only sow in peace but be peacemakers as well. Peacemaking requires faithful Christ-likeness. James teaches that trials, when they are faced with joy, grow our character. No matter where you live, trials are a part of life. Our trails may be different from those of the Shan Dai, but trials there will be. This is good. Some would even say reason for rejoicing. Trials are situations that require wisdom to make the best choice and are the training grounds for goodness. Do you ever think the trial is too big to handle on your own? God knows; and He wants to handle it with you. Ask Him. What about too many trails coming at you? Stretch your faith muscles and persevere. Be aware of God and trust that He is in control. Being a peacemaker is not for the faint of heart. That is why not every life is experiencing goodness. Get ready, the next trial is coming. Rejoice! Instead of viewing it as an inconvenience, an interruption, or an attack from the evil one, see it as a workout session in goodness. The life of Shan Dai farmers is especially filled with trials. May they embrace the teaching from Your Word and live in peace both in and out of season. Lord of the harvest, may the harvest be plentiful; many Shan Dai peacemakers sowing peace and reaping goodness in You.