Two words tucked away in the New Testament Book of James, chapter 1 and verse 2, have been anchor words for my soul for many years now. The two words? "ALL JOY!"
This sacred, signature Scripture of mine has come back into my thoughts with invigorating intensity over these past few days, and along with the invigorating intensity an even deeper desire to rediscover for myself (and to disclose more fully to you) the verbage and verses that surround these two words.
What I am saying is this. Few people understand the full implications of me saying "ALL JOY" so often. Perhaps a deeper and wider view, yes a more intentional reading beyond the two words, that is, taking a more lengthy look at James, chapter 1 and verses 2, 3, and 4, will bring a more radiant light illuminating more clearly the two words I always embrace and continuously offer to others:
(2) My brethren, count it "ALL JOY" when you fall into various trials, (3) knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. (4) But let patience have its perfect work that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. -- James 1:2-4 (NKJV)
"ALL JOY" to your world! Count it "ALL JOY"...
Grateful
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The context makes all the difference. "All Joy" as a way of life; a commandment for living; a proper perspective. . . and all this time I thought you were some insane optimist. ;-)
Yessirree. Believe me, there's a lot of "stuff" between "all joy" and "lacking nothing". :-)
The Greek meanings of the word "trial" help us understand what these trials are. They are a putting to proof - a test of our faith - as we will see, this is the reason why we should consider them joy.
For sure.
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