Final Verses of James

James 5:19–20
19 My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back,
20 let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

HOPE!

Too often we are too quick to lose hope. To give up. To give in.

Sadly, this happens way too often in the church world. When a person is gone for a bit, we seemingly just write them off in our heads. Something happened, and that something seems to be final.

James is urging us not to give up. Don’t let people simply wander away! Reach out. Care. Stay in contact. Ask questions. Write letters. Send texts. Share truth. Show good. Be the church.

As I write this devotional this morning, a few names have popped into my head. Here is what I am going to do: I am writing a letter (or a text if I don’t have an address) to each of the people who have flooded my brain. I want to share with them how much I have missed them. I want to share with them my hope to see them return—not simply to our church, but to THE CHURCH (while selfishly hoping it is with us).

I read this morning in Luke 12:6–7:
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.”

I encourage you to follow my lead and make a contact today. It may have been a while or too long, but it is worth reaching out. Showing you care. Inviting back into fellowship!

Why? For God can do amazing things, and His grace can cover anything!