James 5:13-20; Psalm 141; Mark 10:13-16
James’ Final Instructions
Today we have come to the last part of James’ practical instructions. If you have been following this series you would have realized the importance of actions along with faith. Our actions must cohere with our faith. However, in this last passage, James leaves us with various instructions, they are: Prayer; anointing of the sick, confession and restoration of wanderers. What is our attitude towards these instructions? Jesus wants us to accept these instructions like little children and so he calls us to be child-like in the gospel. That means, we should be humble, teachable, obedient, forgiving and trustful.
LET US PRAY
Father, have mercy and save us. Help us to abide by your instructions so that we may not end up in destruction. By the power of the Holy Spirit give us peace and save us from wickedness, hatred, violence and war. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
