Connect Action With Faith

“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.’ At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked.” – John 5:8,9 Yesterday, I mentioned that God responds and reveals Himself through our actions. Action is the best indicator of whether something is alive. For instance, you may assume that a statue is not alive, but imagine if it suddenly turns and greets you, wishing you a good morning. You would be in shock! Have you ever seen street performers who pose as statues, often referred to as living statues? These artists use realistic makeup to mimic the appearance of statues or mannequins, standing still for extended periods of time. When they finally move, you realize they are alive. In a similar way, that’s how God interacts with us: Oh, look at that movement, that person is alive! Consider how scripture links action with