Faith and action
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead (James 2:14-17; NIV).
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’ ” (Matthew 25:37-40; NIV).
Father,
We pray for those
Who lack the water,
Food,
Medical care,
Clothes,
Shelter,
Security,
Family,
Freedom,
Faith,
Hope
Or love
They need.
Please help us
To show them
Something of
Your generosity
And care
In every way we can –
Today,
And every day.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.