June 28, 2013 day time

FLEXIBILITY

Reading: James 4:13-17
NATS: You ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that" (James 4:15)

Over the years, believed to lead several study tours to countries that are in the Bible to be an honor for me. In the months leading up to the lead group of our departure, we follow a series of orientation meetings to prepare for the trip. Schedules, hotel accommodations, contact phone information - all of that can change at any time.

For that reason, our preparation times stressed on the need for flexibility. Willingness to "flow" and adapt to any changes that may be experienced is something valuable. This life has an element of the unexpected, so flexibility is the best response.

James reveals a view of flexibility in his chapter 4. It is wise to plan the future, but we must do so with the recognition that God's plan may be different from our plan. Instead said stiffly, "Today or tomorrow we will go into this city" (verse 13), James actually advised us to surrender to God's leading in our lives. He said, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that" (verse 15).

Adventure of following Christ is an adventure that would surrender to His perfect plan - and flexibility helps us to be ready to go, wherever His plan to bring us - WEC

He did not lead me year after year,
Nor are day by day;
But step by step he led,
Directing my path, and take courage. - Ryberg

HUMAN HEART studying at the course,
But the Lord directs his steps - Proverbs 16:9

Reference

• http://blogidentik.blogspot.com/2012/11/benerkah-cinta-itu-fleksibel.html?m=1
• translation into English of android applications e-RH (PSM) 1.0