Living the Playbook of God

Verses: James 1 : 19 - 27

My thoughts about the verses:

The Bible is much like the playbook that a team has.  The playbook lays out exactly how to make just the right moves during a game.  During the game all a person has to do is call a number or a name and immediately the team knows what to do.  People playing certain roles know exactly where to go so the play will be successful.

The Bible is that same instruction manual for us.  We all share the same book.  Some choose to follow everything exactly like the Bible says.  Others choose to only follow bits and pieces of the word.  Even others choose to put the manual down and follow none of what God has laid out for us to do.

We need to read and understand the playbook.  The most important thing that we can do is trust in God.  When you trust in God you accept that the Bible is the map of your life.  You need to spend time reading, studying and mediating the Word of God.   As you learn the playbook that God has written you will grow wiser and stronger.

Yet, studying the word is not enough.  You also need to follow what has been written.  You need to do the things that show others love.  You need to clothed the poor and feed the hungry.  When we show compassion to others we are spreading the love of God to the word. 

Jesus has drawn out and lived the play that we most need to follow.   Jesus died on the cross out of love.  When we show others love we are passing on God’s love to the world.  We must understand that God wants us to be the hands of love the world needs.  We cannot save people from their sins.  Yet, by showing others love we can help direct them to the one that died for them. 

Look at yourself where would you be if someone had not showed you love.  Would you have found God?  Would you still be searching for someone to love you?  When you find love your world changes.  The things that seemed impossible become possible.  You have someone there on your side helping you make it through.  It is when you understand love that you can accept the love that Jesus offers.

Our actions are an extension of God’s love to the world.  Open yourself up and be the light that someone needs.  Do not keep the gift of life and love hidden in your heart.  Open the gift up to the world.  You will soon find that sharing your love of Jesus with others is the most rewarding experience you will ever have. 

Prayer:

We praise you God.  We thank you Jesus for loving us.  Help us show others love.  Help us to step outside and be a light to the world.  Help us study your word and turn it into positive change in this world of hungry souls.  In the name of the Savior we pray.  Amen

Questions:

Is today the day that you share love with the world?  Are you reading and living the playbook of God?