You May Never Know What You're Missing


Surely, most everyone who's ever attended church has heard a
preacher say, "Faith without works is dead," only to hear echoes
in the background chanting, "Uh-huh."

He, then, proceeds with, "Show me your faith without your
works and I'll show you your faith by my works, " quoting James
2:18 ... which gets the Amen Corner going, "Amen! Right on!
Hallelujah! Preach it brother!"

Many sit there (feeling so superior), thinking they work in
the church all the time, they've just been patted on the back,
and that this sermon is for someone else. Yet, I tend to wonder
if anyone in the congregation understood its meaning.

Until we trust God enough to take blind steps of faith, we
haven't exercised faith at all. But, instead of taking those
steps, when the miracles don't happen, we blame God by saying
He's changed.

Our works don't prove our faith. Our works of faith prove
our faith, "Uh-huh! Amen! Right on! Hallelujah! Preach it
brother!"

When God speaks to you, try taking spiritual risks.
Otherwise, you may never know what you are missing.


® by Joyce C. Lock

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About the Author:

Joyce C. Lock founded and maintains the email ministries
"Heavenly Inspirations"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and
"Share a Smile" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/ .
She also has a published e-book, "The Difference",
which can be purchased here:
http://www.theeaglesgarden.com/