HOW YOUR FAITH CAN PRODUCE RESULTS (4)

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Thursday September 4

"[Abraham's] faith and his actions were working together." James 2:22 NIV

If you really believed God's Word concerning your situation, how would you act differently? Saying you believe is just the beginning; activating your faith means preparing for the answer to arrive. Ask yourself, "If I really expected an answer to my prayers, how would I prepare for its arrival?" In Scripture, Jesus gave His disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man...planted in his field...when it grows, it...becomes a tree'" (Mt 13:31-32 NIV). The farmer may sincerely believe he can produce a mustard tree, but nothing happens until he chooses the location, prepares the soil, plants the seed, and continually waters it. Once he does all those things, he can actively watch for its appearance. So, where do you start? (1) Pray for wisdom to make the right decisions (See Jas 1:5-7). (2) Plan your work, and work your plan. Aimless, passive waiting for the things to materialize without thoughtful, active involvement will prove disappointing and fruitless. God uses you as His partner. "We are laborers together with God" (1Co 3:9). (3) Break your plan into small accomplishable actions steps. (4) Don't wait for the fear to go or the faith to grow. Be prepared to take calculated, productive risks. Feel the fear and do it anyhow! (5) Start thanking God even before you can see the answer. And it you should miss the bulls-eye, remember the Revolutionary War militia's response: "Ready, aim, fire!" Adjust your aim--and fire again. '[Abraham's] faith and his actions were working together." And that's still the Bible formula for success.
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