Sunday, 27th October 2024

FAITH IN ACTION

“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” James 2:17 (NIV)

Faith is more than just belief; it’s the fuel that drives us to action. Imagine a car with a full tank of petrol, but the driver never turns the key or steps on the pedal. No matter how much potential power is in that car, it will never move unless the driver acts. In the same way, God calls us to activate our faith by stepping forward in obedience, love, and service.

Faith in action means trusting God, not just with our words, but with our actions and decisions. It could be as simple as praying for someone in need, giving generously, stepping out into a calling that scares you, or acting on a vision that seems impossible to achieve.

When you act in faith, you invite God’s power into the situation, transforming not only yourself but those around you. In Luke 5:17-19, we see the story of the paralytic man whose friends brought to the Lord Jesus by tearing up the roof top of the house where the Master was. The faith of those friends brought about the healing of the paralytic man. Their faith moved them plinto action, the same way it moved God to have  leading to the miracle of healing. In the same vein, your faith can activate or boost the faith of your family members, friends or fellow brethren. Faith is an action word! Begin to act right now.

Scripture for the day

Hebrews 11:6 KJV

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Confession

I am a person of faith, and my faith moves me to action. Through faith, I make a positive impact on the world around me, in Jesus’ Name.

Prophetic Prayers

1. I stop every hindrance to my success, progress and greatness in life, in Jesus’ Name.
2. I paralyze every spirit of fear and doubt programmed to attack my faith in God’s Word, in Jesus’ Name.
3. I receive grace for boldness to step out in faith in obedience to divine instructions, no matter what, in Jesus’ Name.

Read Through The Bible In One Year: Psalm 78 – 80

 

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