Text: James 1:1-12

Introduction: Ephesians 4:14

1. God’s work in us produces steadfastness
   1. God’s work to grow us in joy
   2. God’s work to test us in faith
   3. God’s work to mature us in patience
2. God’s Word in us produces steadfastnes
   1. God’s Word offers us God’s wisdom on living life His way
   2. God’s Word offers us faith to trust God in living life
   3. God’s Word helps us know God more as we live life
3. Our faith in God produces steadfastness
   1. Faith to count it all joy in life’s cycles
   2. Faith to trust God’s heart no matter our experience
   3. Faith to be faithful to God as He is faithful to us

• Action Points:
  • According to Psalm 109:21-27, When I feel tossed what should I do?
  • According to Proverbs 21:1-8, How should I respond to the instability of our nation & those around me?
  • According to God’s Word, today I need to do what in my life to help me have more stability in my life to be faithful to the Lord as things get worse?