“What does God expect of us?”

“What does God expect of us?” If anyone has asked that question -- and listened and searched their Bible for the answer, then you know where I'm going with this post. But, if you've asked and not gotten an answer or didn't like the answer, this is for you (and maybe everyone else to affirm what you already know).

“What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 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? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead…” James 2 : 14–2 6

To serve God is to serve others and is the greatest form of charity. When we serve others on a mission trip or showing kindness to our neighbor across the street we are demonstrating the pure love of Christ. Christ said, "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.” John 13:34

In his book, The Hole in Our Gospel, Richard Stearns challenges us to:

This week, look for ways to put your faith into action. Every day there are thousands of opportunities to reflect God’s love. Maybe you offer to watch your neighbor’s children for the afternoon, volunteer at a local shelter, call someone you know who needs a friend, advocate for a child in need, or donate money to an organization that cares for the poor. The goal is to become transformed people whose actions are a result of faith rather than trying to prove something to God or to the world. It is normal to feel outside your comfort zone in your acts of compassion, but as you spend time with God and trust in His love, action will begin to naturally flow out of your faith.

How will you put your faith in action this week?