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Jan. 24th, 2026
JAMES, A SERVANT OF GOD AND OF THE LORD JESUS
"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings." (James 1:1 NIV)
This was James’ introduction of himself from the pulpit to the world. The introduction of himself to his audience in the lecture room. The introduction of himself to the titled Chiefs, Kingmakers, Apostles, Bishops, General overseers, the money bags, the professors, and more; to whoever is willing to listen to his voice. This is just insane in a world where people trade positions, qualifications, birth-rights as authority, power, affluence, to establish their presence. I can imagine many people shifting on their seats as James simply introduced himself as a SERVANT OF GOD AND OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. In fact before he climbed the pulpit, someone would have been assigned to introduce him – catalogue all his achievements to make his presence worthwhile but not Brother James.
There are several men named James mentioned in the New Testament, but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called James the Just, the half-brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55) and the brother of Jude (Jude 1), who led the church in Jerusalem (Acts 15:13). Yet the writer of this letter is the same James who received a special resurrection appearance of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:7). This was probably the cause of his conversion, because up to that time the brothers of Jesus seemed unsupportive of His message and mission (John 7:5). When he did follow Jesus, he followed with great devotion. This James was martyred in Jerusalem. Knowing that this James was the half-brother of Jesus makes his self-introduction all the more significant. He did not proclaim himself “the brother of Jesus” but only a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus was more than James’ brother; more importantly, Jesus was his Lord.
James did not make himself the focus here rather he pointed his listeners directly to God and to Jesus Christ. He was merely a servant, one of the messengers of the Most High God. James’ introduction of himself as a "servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ," emphasizes his humility and total dedication.
Servants look up to their Masters – (As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, Psa. 123:2) but those who wrapped themselves in borrowed robes look down on others and sometimes down at the Master. Remain humble; pride destroys. You cannot claim what is not yours to claim. We are simply servants.
THE WORD: “I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. [4] He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said."
(1 Cor.15.3-4.NLT)
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Jan. 24th, 2026
JAMES, A SERVANT OF GOD AND OF THE LORD JESUS
"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings." (James 1:1 NIV)
This was James’ introduction of himself from the pulpit to the world. The introduction of himself to his audience in the lecture room. The introduction of himself to the titled Chiefs, Kingmakers, Apostles, Bishops, General overseers, the money bags, the professors, and more; to whoever is willing to listen to his voice. This is just insane in a world where people trade positions, qualifications, birth-rights as authority, power, affluence, to establish their presence. I can imagine many people shifting on their seats as James simply introduced himself as a SERVANT OF GOD AND OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. In fact before he climbed the pulpit, someone would have been assigned to introduce him – catalogue all his achievements to make his presence worthwhile but not Brother James.
There are several men named James mentioned in the New Testament, but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called James the Just, the half-brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55) and the brother of Jude (Jude 1), who led the church in Jerusalem (Acts 15:13). Yet the writer of this letter is the same James who received a special resurrection appearance of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:7). This was probably the cause of his conversion, because up to that time the brothers of Jesus seemed unsupportive of His message and mission (John 7:5). When he did follow Jesus, he followed with great devotion. This James was martyred in Jerusalem. Knowing that this James was the half-brother of Jesus makes his self-introduction all the more significant. He did not proclaim himself “the brother of Jesus” but only a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus was more than James’ brother; more importantly, Jesus was his Lord.
James did not make himself the focus here rather he pointed his listeners directly to God and to Jesus Christ. He was merely a servant, one of the messengers of the Most High God. James’ introduction of himself as a "servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ," emphasizes his humility and total dedication.
Servants look up to their Masters – (As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, Psa. 123:2) but those who wrapped themselves in borrowed robes look down on others and sometimes down at the Master. Remain humble; pride destroys. You cannot claim what is not yours to claim. We are simply servants.
THE WORD: “I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. [4] He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said."
(1 Cor.15.3-4.NLT)
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