Today’s Verse: James 2:17
So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.
I was saved at a young age and I have witnessed God strengthening my faith through the years. Actually, He continues to strengthen it day by day, trial by trial, miracle by miracle, and unending mercy, love, and grace. I can look back now and see how God pursued me when I wasn’t pursuing Him. In His goodness He convicted me when my life’s actions did not align with my profession of faith.
Today’s verse is a reminder to stay in God’s Word and live like Jesus every day – so that our faith will continually be strengthened and always accompanied by actions that speak louder than words.
What does active faith look like?
It looks like Jesus – which includes things like …
- loving others like He loved us
- forgiving others who wrong us
- showing kindness to friends, neighbors, strangers, and even enemies
- helping a ‘neighbor’ in need
- loving even your enemy
- loving God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength
- sharing with others in need
- Sharing the Gospel message
- and so much more, not the least of which is
- laying down your life for your friend and
- dying to self – daily
Wake the neighbors, get the word out
Steven Curtis Chapman – Live Out Loud
So come on crank up the music, climb a mountain and shout
This is life we’ve been given, made to be lived out loud
May we let the evidence of God and His goodness flow from our lives and words everyday – all day!
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