When you sincerely believe something, actions always follow! You always know when someone is walking and true faith because they will be busy doing what they believe.

James 2:20-26 You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone. In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

One of the greatest mistakes well-meaning Christians make is focusing on their actions instead of the faith that produces those actions. People can act like they have faith, but it will only be short-lived because it does not come from genuine inspiration. Those who have real faith are inspired, and corresponding actions come naturally! So how do we get genuine faith?

Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

When you set your mind on the truth of God, your heart will change, inspiration will come, and a life that looks like Christ will become your reality. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4

God is speaking; are you listening? We used to sing this song as a kid that said, “Trust and obey for there’s no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.” You can be sure; your actions declare your faith! May the word of God dwell richly in you, and may the life of God flow through you! Hearing the voice of God is the…

BEGINNING OF TRUE FAITH