By Pastor Jason Lim
The author of this letter is likely James, the half-brother of Jesus.
Let's get to know him.
1. James the Saint
He was a believer of Jesus Christ. In fact, he was the leader of the
Jerusalem Church. But he did not believe in Jesus when he was
growing up. It was likely that it was only after the death and
resurrection of Jesus that he believed. And the miracle of
conversion is that his life is completely changed from a sceptic
to being a leader.
2. James the Servant
Though he could have paraded himself as the brother of Jesus,
he'd rather be known as the servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
He gladly identified himself as a "doulous"- a lowly slave who exists
to do the will of his master. May God give us a church of servants who
will serve because Jesus gave His life for us!
3. James the Sage
James soaked in the wisdom of Solomon in Proverbs and of Jesus in
the Sermon on the Mount, and wrote to point people to spiritual wisdom
from God, amidst issues like sufferings, self-centredness, speech and
strife. Let us learn from the next few weeks and months how we can
skillfully live in wisdom for God's glory!
