James 2:18

 Scripture:

James 2:18 (ESV) “But someone will say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” 

Observation:

Opportunities. You never know when they'll come but if we aren't looking, we can miss them. Most come when we aren't really looking for them. Sometimes they come when we least expect it. Today's verse speaks about showing and demonstrating our faith, and what results when we aren't really looking for ministry opportunities. I was reminiscing about an old friend who has long since passed. I thought about the times when we said we would do this or that, but sadly life got busy and I missed the opportunity. It's like our faith; we can say we have it but if we don't put it into action, we can miss the opportunity to be Jesus’ witness in the life of someone else. Don't miss the opportunity to demonstrate your faith by share His love.

Application:

• Personal Application: Continue spending time with the Lord daily. Sow righteousness and reap the fruit of God's unfailing love. 
• Family Devotional: Read this chapter to your family. Ask them if anything spoke to them as you read. Talk about their answers and show them that one important aspect of this chapter is that we must continue to spend time with the Lord and keep our hearts focused on His plans and purposes. Pray for them.

TOM SEMBER has been involved in ministering to men for over 20 years. He is an ordained minister with the AG in the NY Ministry Network. Tom lives with his wife, Carolyn, and children in New York. You can connect with Tom on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.