August 6
James 2:14-17
“What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.“
Dead or Alive? How do we know if our faith is dead or alive? How will those who don’t follow Christ expect us to act? How will our lives be transformed?
It is at the crossroads of faith and action that real things happen – lives are changed – people come to know Christ – communities are transformed. Faith in action is what authenticity is all about. Living out what we believe in front of everyone – being transparent and dependant on God is where it all takes place.
Can you imagine what it would look like to have a church full of people living out a radical faith – prepared to act on God’s calling at any and every second? Prepared to help those who are needy? Prepared to say to God – if you ask – I will say “yes”. At the heart of every person who makes a difference for God is a life transforming faith that is acted upon. People of faith change lives.
For a vivid description of such a place look at the book of Acts in the Bible – Chapter 2 and see what this looks like lived out.
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