Faith Works: You Make the Call
11/09/08
Dr. Phil Wilkes, James 5:13-20
James finishes his letter the same way that he began it, with a focus on prayer. In chapter one he says if you are seeking wisdom, pray and ask God who will answer you. In chapter five he encourages believers to pray when times are good to give thanks, to seek help in times of trouble and to pray for those who are ill. It is important to note that the disciples of Jesus did not ask Him about how to share their faith or how to grow large house churches. They asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. When God’s people unite in prayer there is no limit to what God will do through his people.
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James finishes his letter the same way that he began it, with a focus on prayer. In chapter one he says if you are seeking wisdom, pray and ask God who will answer you. In chapter five he encourages believers to pray when times are good to give thanks, to seek help in times of trouble and to pray for those who are ill. It is important to note that the disciples of Jesus did not ask Him about how to share their faith or how to grow large house churches. They asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. When God’s people unite in prayer there is no limit to what God will do through his people.
Podcast