Visible Faith

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Visible Faith

Today's Scripture

“But someone will say, ‘You have faith, and I have works.’ Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” (James 2:18, NKJV)

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

We all have dreams that we’re hoping will come to pass and promises that we’re believing for. We should always be praying, believing and hoping — that’s all part of faith. But there’s another part of faith that, oftentimes, people leave out, and that is putting action behind your faith.

Scripture tells us that our works or actions prove our faith. In other words, when we really believe God, we obey Him. We can pray all day long, “God, get me out of this problem.” Or, “God, give me that promotion.” But if you really want to get God’s attention and see Him move in amazing ways, take it one step further and do something to demonstrate your faith. Let your actions prove your faith in Him. For example, maybe you need a turnaround in a relationship. Are you being the one to show love, honor and forgiveness? Maybe you need a financial breakthrough. Are you obeying Him and being faithful in your finances? Maybe you lost your job. Are you putting your resume out and knocking on new doors? That’s one way to take a step of faith.

Today, make sure you put action behind your faith. Make it visible in the eyes of God and man and watch Him come through on your behalf!

A Prayer for Today

Father, I come to You today releasing every part of my mind, will and emotions to You. Show me ways that I can demonstrate my faith in You. Help me to make wise decisions so I can walk in higher places with You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

[MajestyJo]

MY PILOT


In daily grind I often find

an urge to steal away,

to some lone spot, a peaceful lot,

when I am in dismay.



So off I trot to that quiet spot,

a forest stream or creek;

where nature dines and beauty shines

are company I seek.



Where wildlife croons their gleeful tunes

in their own paradise.

God's scheme of things which clearly brings

the wonders He applies.



Now resting here I sense Him near,

His presence fills the air;

He's in the trees, He's in the leaves, the stream,

He's everywhere!



Amidst the creek I hear Him speak

in voice of rippling waves;

He's there in sight as geese take flight,

a scene my memory saves.



While here, I gaze through evening's haze

in show of sunset's glow;

I see the leaves from trees fall free,

and drift on with the flow.



I see God's plan with thoughts I scan---

how man is like those leaves;

who lives and dies before God's eyes

in life that God so weaves;



then on some river just drift forever

in beauty of nature's realm,

where one can say: "no more dismay"

with God there at the helm!

© William E. Hardison