“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead” v17

“You see that his (Abraham’s) faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.” v22

“You see a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone.” v24

I’m reminded that faith without deeds, makes faith dead. And that faith and our actions working together makes our faith complete. It is easy to say, “Yes I believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Saviour”. But then do the actions in my life reflect my faith? Am I loving my neighbour as God has commanded me in all that I do?

John 9:1–5 (ESV): 9 As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. 4 We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” 

The man born blind was not caused by his sin, nor was he blind because of his parent’s sin. His blindness had purpose. It was to display the works of God in his life.

How often do we blame ourselves for situations out of our control?

How often do we ever stop to reflect and think that the struggle that we are going through is meant to be so that God can work through it, so that others can see and experience God at work?

Lord, in times of our troubles and struggles may you come and work through it for us, so that you may be glorified. In Jesus Name we pray, Amen.