DEVOTIONAL
“Even so FAITH, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” — James 2:17 (KJV)
FAITH in the life of a believer is not merely a mental agreement with God’s Word; it is a living force that produces supernatural action. In addition to spoken words and convictions in the heart, real FAITH expresses itself through obedience and corresponding action. The Bible teaches us clearly that FAITH without works is dead. When a person truly believes God, that belief influences their decisions and actions. FAITH inspires obedience even when the outcome is not fully visible. Abraham demonstrated this kind of FAITH when he obeyed God and left his homeland, trusting that God would lead him to a place of promise. His actions revealed that he truly believed what God had said.
FAITH acts when it trusts the integrity of God’s Word. FAITH does not wait for perfect conditions or complete understanding before responding to God’s instructions. Instead, it moves forward in obedience because it is persuaded that God is faithful to fulfill His promises. This kind of FAITH is not passive; it is active, confident, and responsive to the leading of God. Many believers desire the results that FAITH produces, yet they hesitate when it comes to acting on GOD’s Word. Fear, doubt, and uncertainty often cause people to delay obedience. However, FAITH grows stronger when it is exercised. Each step of obedience strengthens the believer’s confidence in GOD and deepens his relationship with Him.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lord tested my resolve by instructing me to begin searching for a larger apartment—one I could not have imagined at the time. His instruction was simple: begin, and everything else will fall into place as you take the first step. I stepped out in FAITH immediately, and as I continued the search, God brought me to a large place and provided the resources I needed, even while the world’s economy was declining because of the pandemic. In that neighborhood, He taught me important lessons about FAITH that still guide my everyday life. It was also there that He instructed me to begin the first phase of our fellowship, and one of our first sermon releases helped save a man’s life by preventing him from committing suicide.
Beloved, acting in FAITH does not mean acting recklessly or without wisdom. Rather, it means responding to the clear instruction and promises of God with trust and obedience. When you hear God’s Word and choose to act upon it, you create room for God’s power to work in your life. FAITH opens the door, and obedient action allows the promise to unfold.
Make this Confession
My FAITH is alive and active. I believe the Word of GOD, and I respond with obedience. I refuse to allow fear or doubt to hinder my actions. As I act on GOD’s Word, His power is at work in my life, bringing His promises to fulfillment, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Tom Ford
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He is the lead pastor of the Heritage of Light Global Mission, a dynamic apostolic ministry dedicated to helping people see and receive their glorious inheritance in Christ Jesus.