This basically summarizes what life looks like. In the 20 something's group at my church, we have been studying the book of James. James is hands down one of my favorite books of the Bible and every time I read through it I learn something new-it's awesome! This past week, we were talking about faith. What IS faith? Who is the most faithful person in your life and why do you think of them like that? What does it mean to 'live by faith'. What does it mean when it says that "faith without deeds is dead"(James 2:25)?
Look at Peter.
Peter, stepped out onto the water, against all that he knew. Everything that he knew told him he would drown. But he had faith. He took that step onto the water and walked towards Jesus. And when he began to fear, he started to fall-but Jesus rescued him. He also questioned Peters doubt, but when the others in the boat saw this they said, ''truly you are the Son of God.'' and they worshiped Him. (Matthew 14:22-33)
Faith.
Hebrews tells us that "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
Faith isn't putting everything so you know the outcome,
faith is not knowing what is going to happen-but stepping out regardless
and trusting Him.
The steps of faith that are being asked of me are different than the ones that may be being asked of you. We all have different risks we are being asked to take, we all have a different path to walk. But the beauty of it is that they are all led by the same God-we are all covered by the blood of Jesus and he loves us all the same, even though we are so vastly different.
Through our faith, we follow Him.
Through our faith, we follow Him.
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand
And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
