Surely, most everyone
Who has ever attended church
Has heard a preacher say,
"Faith without works is dead,"
Only to hear echoes
In the background
Chanting, "Uh-huh."
He, then, proceeds with,
"Show me your faith without
Your works and I will show you
My faith by my works,"
Quoting James 2:18 ...
Which gets the
Amen Corner going,
"Amen! Right on! Hallelujah!
Preach it brother!"
Many sit there
(Feeling so superior),
Thinking they work
In the church all the time,
They've just been
Patted on the back,
And this sermon
Is for someone else.
Yet, I tend to wonder
If anyone,
In the congregation,
Understood its meaning.
Until we trust God enough
To take blind steps of faith,
We have not exercised
Faith at all.
But, instead of taking those steps
(When the miracles do not come)
We blame God by saying
He has changed.
Our works do not prove our faith.
Our works of faith prove our faith,
"Uh-huh! Amen! Right on! Hallelujah!
Preach it brother!"
When God speaks to you,
Try taking spiritual risks.
Otherwise, you may never
Know what you are missing. |
