From Faith With Love

James 2:15-16, NIV: Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?

We are a people guided by pastors and theologians who diligently dissect the Word of God to further discover its truths. We have our meetings and times of Bible studies, and leave such sessions thrilled by intellectual stimulations and new spiritual insights. Yet, all too often we then take our bits of truth home with us and put them upon our bookshelves to gather dust, to later wonder why we don't see God's power in our lives. James tells us that, faith without works is dead. All the devotional readings, sermons, and Bible studies in the world will mean nothing unless practically applied to your life. Paul reminds us, “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing” (1 Cor. 13:2). What we learn from God is meant to be practically applied—lived out in faith—and expressed to others with love.

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Speak the Truth Even If Your Voice Shakes

“The word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD. Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:4-9

Bible Verse on Hope

But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish. Psalm 9:18 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. Psalm 1:24 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, Psalm 33:18 May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you. Psalm 33:22 "But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you." Psalm 39:7 For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth. Psalm 71:5 My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119:81 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119:74

Blessed are those....

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6

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