Day 116 - Read Hebrews 11

Day 119 - Read James 3-5

Man has tamed every creature on earth, but he cannot tame the tongue. The tongue can lead to a man’s destruction. Selfish ambition is evil. Wisdom from God leads to grace and mercy. The humble will receive grace. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Do not suppose you know what tomorrow will bring, but trust God who is in control. Trusting and boasting in your own wisdom is evil. Those who have become rich by mistreating others will experience miseries, and earthly riches will rot. Be patient in suffering. Deal honestly and consistently with others. Pray for one another. If you have a need, pray. If you are sick, call for the spiritual leaders to pray over you. Seek to restore the believer who is wandering from faith.

Day 118 - Read James 1-2

James wrote this letter to Jews who were dispersed throughout the region. Spiritual trials (tests) will come in various forms and will reveal a believer’s faith. Anyone in need of wisdom to handle times of testing should ask God for wisdom in faith, without doubt. Doubting God is a sign of a double-minded person, but God will reward those who are faithful. Believers are to be doers of the Word not just hearers of the Word. Doers of the Word love and care for others and maintain lives that are holy. Show mercy to one another. Treat everyone fair and do not judge others. Faith without works is not living faith. Our works tell the true story of our faith.

Day 117 - Read Hebrews 12-13

We have seen God work, and the experience of others are a witness to us of God’s faithfulness. Focus on Jesus and lay aside every distraction that may prevent you from living by faith in Him. Jesus established and has enabled our faith to become complete in Him. God disciplines His children because He loves them. Allow discipline to have its effect and do not become bitter because of godly discipline. Worship God while we have the opportunity. He is all powerful and will sift away those who reject Him. Live according to love and obedience to God’s instruction concerning your relationship to man and to God. Jesus is the One who gave Himself as a sacrifice and He deserves our worship. Remain pure and be equipped to do God’s will.

Day 116 - Read Hebrews 11

Faith is believing in what you have not seen. God proved throughout history that He would fulfill His promises. The author reminded the Hebrew people of their ancestors who trusted God through faith. Their faith was an extension of hope for a future home in heaven, and their faith remained strong. Many who placed their faith in God did not live to witness the fulfilling of God’s promise through Jesus, but their faith was credited to them as righteousness. Their faith was a witness to the following generations who were blessed to see God fulfill His promise of the Messiah, who was Jesus Christ.

Day 115 - Read Hebrews 9-10

Specific instructions were given for the priests in the old covenant for presented sacrifices by priests on their own behalf and the behalf of God’s people. This sacrificial system pointed to a future sacrifice of Jesus once for all. He will one day appear again to save those who eagerly wait for Him. We have access through Jesus to the Father. We are encouraged to hold strong to our faith. Those who refute God will enter into His judgement. Live according to God’s commands in unity and support of the body of Christ (the Church). God’s people have experienced persecution, but God has enabled His people to endure, and will be rewarded.