Let me ask in faith James 1:6

January 13,   Let me ask in faith,   James 1:6

James 1:6  But let him ask in faith, nothing  wavering.

For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea

driven with the wind and tossed.

The believer’s prayers should be regulated by God’s promises;   he often fancies he wants what would only do him harm;   and therefore, if he ask he is denied,    not in anger but in love.

God has promised all good,  and only good, to His beloved people.

Ask for what God has promised to bestow, and ask believing that God will honour and fulfil His own precious word.  He cannot deny himself; all he hath promised He will perform.

You can therefore have no reason to doubt whether the Lord will give you,  if you really need it,    and he has plainly promised it;  therefore as desiring,   and expecting,   and then look to receive.

What are thy wants this morning?

Where hath God promised such things in His holy word?

Search out the promise,  that it to His throne,    plead in the name of Jesus for its fulfilment, and never doubt for one moment,    but that the Lord will make it good.

Stay yourself therefore on the word of the Lord;    but if you will not believe, surely you shall not be established.

Faith honours God by trusting Him; and God always honours faith by answering it.

“Come boldly to the throne of grace, that you may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in the time of need.”

Beyond thy utmost wants,

His love and power can bless;

To praying souls He always grants

More than they can express.

James Smith