Q1. (4:13-16) What danger is James warning us about in verses 13-16? How can we be humble in our planning without being indecisive and wishy-washy?
James in this chapter wants us to know that we must acknowledge the LORDSHIP of GOD over our lives.
Untill some years ago i had been a victim of this situation thinking it was my intelligence, smartness and connections as a systems analyst and a christian. I got REBUKED by the LORD. All my analyses and designs did not make sense anymore to my clients and superiors.
I began to pray and I was asked one question that,"If the donkey Jesus rode on decided togo around town boasting and bragging,branding itself as the most important among all. Deciding to move between towns to show itself? But it retired immediately after that KINGLY ride''. I sat up
In chapter 4:13 i realised again that satan spoke in this manner when he tempted JESUS. He said "You do this and I will give you , I will....., I will.......".
He doesn't acknowlegde the LORDSHIP of GOD, he feels hes always ontop and in control. He doesn't put his trust in the LORD but leans on his own understanding.
I realised this by his grace, that satan does not have and cannot manifest the FRUIT of the spirit so there was no way he could humble himself. As such i decided not tobe counted among his hordes. My life begun taking a new shape.
For the LORD to say he knew me before i was formed in my mothers womd according to PSALM 139, then it means he has the blue print of my life. So i begun going to him with joy committing all my ways and plans to him.
Once its come up for discussion again, I'll certainly take the opportunity to reflect more on his word.
The LORD is good