Daily Bible Verse - 1/18/2008 - James 5:13

Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises.

James 5:13

Commentary
In every circumstance of life, we should go to the Lord in prayer. When in trouble, we should approach Him with earnest entreaties. In times of rejoicing, we should lift our hearts to Him in praise.

MacDonald, W., & Farstad, A. (1997, c1995). Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments (Jas 5:13). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Did you know?

Tradition ascribes great piety to James, whose nickname was "camel-knees," because of the calluses on his knees caused from spending so much time in prayer. James's commitment to the practical expression of a true faith in Christ is clearly seen in the way of life taught in the book that carries his name.

Richards, L. (1999). Every man in the Bible (212). Nashville: T. Nelson.