For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. – James 2:26
REFERENCE
James 2:20-26
Yesterday, we began a journey on the hindrances to faith; we identified ‘ignorance of the Word of God’ as the number one hindrance. The second hindrance to our faith is, ‘failure to act on the Word of God.’ Although faith comes by hearing, it only becomes a living force when the word is acted upon. Many people claim they believe God, but few act upon what they believe.
Kenneth Hagin (of blessed memory) shared a story about Dr. A.B. Simpson, a Presbyterian minister, who at the age of 46 was told he was dying of a heart condition and had only six months to live. So, he took out time to study the Word of God. At the end of two weeks he wrote, “After searching the Word of God for two weeks, I am convinced the Bible teaches us that divine healing is for us today. And, I this day accept Jesus Christ as my healer and declare that I am now healed from heart trouble and I’m well. I promise God to use this newfound strength…entirely for His purpose and to further the gospel.”
Simpson went to a luncheon where he was the speaker…he gave his testimony about how he had been searching the bible and came to the conclusion that Jesus is still the healer. After the luncheon, he was invited to go mountain climbing by the men to whom he had spoken. His first reaction was that he couldn’t because of his heart condition. Then he remembered he had declared his healing, so he accepted their invitation and went.
Up to that point he had not really felt his healing but had just declared it. He battled all the way up the mountain. Every time his mind strayed off the scripture, he began to feel pain. But he overcame these feelings of doubt, and as he claimed his healing again all the symptoms would go away. He fought this battle all the way to the top of the mountain, but he walked away victorious. He went on to lead an active, energetic life in God’s service with no more symptoms whatsoever.
Real faith is a product of obeying God’s word. Instead of just believing or assenting to the Word, Simpson acted upon it. Therefore, to overcome this hindrance, you have to start acting out what you believe about the Word of God; because faith without corresponding action is dead!
SCRIPTURE PHOTO
ADDITIONAL STUDY
I Samuel 17:33-51 & James 1:22-25
TO DO
Whatever you have believed God for, go ahead and take action to show you believe. E.g. if you believe for an international job, send your application. Start making room in your home if you believe God for children. If you say you are healed, from sickness, then do things you couldn’t do as a sick person, etc. May God indeed confirm His word in your life today, in Jesus name!
The word of God has not changed and it never change. I have trusted God for more children. The odds seem against me, however as I have been reminded by your word Lord, and just as others in this age and time have experienced your faithfulness, I decree and declare that your word is quick and active in my life.
I declare that just as Sarah receive strength and bore ISAAC, I have received STRENGTH to bare more children in Jesus name, Amen
Amen! Lord I thank you for your word…
Faith is living, it speaks to dead situations and brings to life/hope. Faith is an action word.
I believe God so I receive strength to do all that God expects of me.
#faithdoes #faithgym #powerinfaith
Lord you have done it before and I know you will so it again. Thank you for your spoken word.
I show my faith by my corresponding actions. I am graced to act on what I believe in the #Word of God; and I refuse to listen or act based on my circumstances.
Lord,help me to do those things I never thought I could do…. Help me Father, not derail from your word.amen.
Father I receive strength this day and I proclaim your healing power upon me and mine. Thank you Jesus.