Matt Chandler - Faithful, Faithless

Okay, welcome to session 12. We’re almost there—just this one, and then the next time we’re together in session 13. I think that James is going to really minister to our souls in ways that don’t get talked about enough. Throughout Christian history, it has been called different things: the desert, the dark night of the soul—there are these different phrases and words describing these seasons in which we feel dry, wrung out, and worn out. James is going to encourage us that in this season, and maybe, I’m sad to say, maybe you’re in that season right now. Perhaps you’ve come here gasping for spiritual air. Well, I’m hopeful that the Spirit of God will meet you where you are, because in this session, James is going to say to let that dry season lead you not to faithlessness but to push you all the more into the Lord through prayer, praise, and seeking His face. We see this throughout the Scriptures. I mean, you are in great company if this is where you are. King David would say, «How long, O Lord? Will you forsake me forever?» You have Moses saying, «Hey, show me your glory.» You’ve got Jeremiah asking, «Where have you gone?» So you are in great company with the saints of old when you say, «Come help me; I’m dry and weary.» Let’s listen to what James has to say in this session.