Faith Alone is Not Enough

Saturday, December 27

James 2:14 (NIV)

“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?”

Devotion

You may believe in God, but the most important part is working for Him. Even demons believe there is a God—and they tremble. This means that simply believing in the existence of God is not sufficient. If belief alone were enough, then even demons would be saved, because they too know that God exists.

True faith must go beyond belief. It must rise to the level of hope, expectation, and action. Faith without works is dead. You must begin to move—to act, to do something. If you remain passive, your faith cannot work for you.

After believing that there is one true God, you must accept Him as your Savior. That acceptance is one of the proofs of faith in action. God always responds to those who sincerely seek Him.

Today's Prayer

I thank You that You are a real and personal God. Teach me to walk closely with You and to be bold in expressing my relationship with You outwardly. Cause my life to be a testimony of Your mercy and Your goodness. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

Faith is relational. It is a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ. We pray because we know Him and know that He will hear and answer our prayers. In what other ways can we demonstrate our relationship with Him through our works?

(Ref.: Ephesians 2:10)

Resources

• Watch the message “Wake Up Your Faith” and discover how to take bold steps, put your faith into action, and watch God work in ways you never imagined.

• God calls us not just to believe, but to demonstrate our love for Him through action. As the new year approaches, join a Serve Team and honor God.