Daily Devotional
Faith Without Works
September 4, 2016
When you ask God for something, do you simply do nothing and say, “Well, I’m going to show my faith by doing nothing”? To the contrary, you will show your faith by doing something. Why? Because James 2:20 and 26 tell us that “faith without works is dead.” Actions are the proof of your faith.
Proverbs 20:4 tells us, “The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.” Are you too lazy to plow? Then you won’t have anything to eat.
Proverbs 28:19 says, “He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.” Do you want a house? Pray for it. Then say “Amen” with a hammer, nails, and saw. Do you want a wife? Pray for one. Then shave, splash on cologne, learn some manners, and become thoughtful.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
