vs. 5: Make the faith visible.
i hear this verse in the voice of Morgan Freeman. kind of like at the end of The Shawshank Redemption when he says 'Get busy livin' or get busy dyin.'" if he were preaching, he might follow that statement by saying 'Make the faith visible.'
faith should be visible not invisible (which is strangely ironic because faith is belief in things unseen or... invisible).
James 2:26 reads 'faith without works is dead.' in 3rd John - John is commending those who have outwardly made their faith known to others - who have gone the extra mile - extending the hand of fellowship and offering hospitality to those in need.
make your faith visible. not to receive accolades. not for glory sake. it's an outward expression of an inner beauty. this beauty comes from God. this beauty is instilled within us all... this beauty is magnified when we follow Christ - when we believe in the unseen. when we allow the Spirit to guide us... when we are obedient to God... when we love Him and love people.
St. Francis of Assisi knew a lot about what it meant to make the faith visible. read his quotes and be inspired.
Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.
i am challenged today to make my faith visible.
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