You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that–and shudder. James 2:19
Belief in a god is very common all around the world. At least half of the people of the world believe in at least one god, many will believe in more than one. Others believe in the possibility of a god existing, but are not absolutely positive.
Most of the people leave their level of belief at just that level, just believing and nothing more. It does not have much of an effect upon their daily living.
As James talks about doing good deeds and faith, he tells the people that it is good that they believe in one God, but it is not enough, because even the demons do that–and shudder.
Believing in one God is an easy thing for a person to do, but very commonly it does not change the way a person lives, thinks, acts or speaks. Even though they believe, they do not realize the authority and power of God, and thus believe with a flippant attitude. The demons know who God is and are fearful.
Sadly, this type of belief in God is a common occurrence within the church. People go to church, sing the songs, hear the sermon, then go home back to their sinful lifestyles with no thought about God in their minds or actions.
Actions are what proves a belief. A person can believe that a chair will hold him, but if he never sits on it, he really does not believe.
One must believe in what Jesus did to be saved, but then he must act upon that belief by doing good deeds out of love for Jesus and what He did and love for others. He must realize that without working for God, there will be a judgement against him in the end.
If you have chosen to believe in Jesus that is great. Now ask yourself what are you doing with that belief.
Do you realize who God is and the power and authority that He has over your life and this temporary world? Or do you think that He is just the good man upstairs?
Allow who God is to change you from the inside out. God has great works for you to do, if you will trust Him and obey Him, not just believe in Him.
True belief will bring about change and action.
Today I pray that you will know Jesus as your Lord and Savior; that you will know who God really is; that you will know God’s authority and power; that you will obey God with all of your life; and that you will be changed by knowing who God is.
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