James 2:17–26 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. 20 You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? 21 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. 24 You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone. 25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”
Do you show by your works the faith you have professed in God? If you believe God will always take care of you, do you give in to the anxiety that could come from living in these present times? If you believe in God, are you willing to obey Him even if your actions would go against the grain of society today?
We have to come to the place where our faith in God is the standard by which we measure every influence we allow in our lives. As Christians, we’ve been called to a life that is different from what this world could ever understand. They cannot understand our way of life because they do not know God. We serve a God who uses the foolish things of this world to confound the wise.
He uses the weak things of this world to confound the mighty. He works through unlikely vessels to accomplish great things. Like Gideon who could not see beyond his perception of who he was, even though that perception was contrary to God’s word concerning him. Judges 6:14–15 “The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” 15 “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.”
What has God said about you, and what is your response to this revelation?
You are loved. You are chosen. You have a purpose. You are already victorious, more than conquerors. You are healed. You are saved.
God has a plan for your life.
He will supply every need. He will guide you with His eyes. He will protect you. He is with you always. He will not forsake you. He will bring you into His plan for your life. He is preparing a place and will come back for you.
The Bible is replete with these promises and revelations —Mind them, believe them, and let them color your choices. When we live our lives based on God’s word, we attract heaven’s attention.
His word will not fail, so we have nothing to be afraid of as we take those leaps of faith —as long as they are based on God’s word. Don’t give up so easily.
Remember that the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward Him.
2 Chronicles 16:9a “ For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”
Hold on to God’s word and go in this thy might! Judges 6:14 “The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?”
The Lord is with you.