Listening to Learn - The Crosswalk Devotional - November 27

PLUS...10 Bible Verses That Prophesy Jesus Christ's Birth  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Listening to Learn By Meg Bucher “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” - [James 1:19-21]( NLT [SilenceÂ]( “the absence of any sound or noise; stillness …the state or fact of being silent; muteness …absence or omission of mention, comment, or expressed concern.” The silent treatment has turned into ghosting. To[ ghostÂ]( is to “suddenly end all contact with a person without explanation, especially in a romantic relationship.” James says, in the verse above, “be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” Anger is a necessary emotion, but the way we handle it is important. James tells us why: “human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” Then, he says, “humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” In other words … listen. Tempers are lost and people are ghosted because we are disobedient to the Word planted in us. The Holy Spirit is faithful to convict us when we’re about to cross the line in anger … but it’s our choice to listen. Paul wrote to the Ephesians,  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Bible Verses That Prophesy Jesus Christ's Birth](  Debbie McDaniel Jesus is the fulfillment of Scripture, and the whole message of Christmas is wrapped up in Him, God’s greatest gift.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [How Can I Be Faithful When I’m Struggling?](  Rev. Kyle Norman Whatever you face in life, whatever discouragement or hardship you are walking through, Jesus says that it won’t have the final word. We trust that Christ will be with us no matter what we face.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Power Rangers Star, Professing Christian Jason David Frank Dies by Suicide at 49](  Milton Quintanilla Jason David Frank, best known for his role as the Green Power Ranger in the hit 90s superhero television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died after committing suicide. He was 49.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           He who receives the word of the kingdom, and yet becomes unfruitful, has allowed what to choke the word? A. Riches and the care of the world B. His seeking first the kingdom C. Poor physical health D. The pride of life [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2022 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk. Â