Show Off Faith

For most of our day-to-day decisions, we rely on basic common sense, and thank the Lord for that sensibility!  Common sense, however, is often a hindrance to faith.  The way of faith can be paralyzing but it’s the way of Christ: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7).  “At the bar of common sense, Jesus Christ’s statements may seem mad; but bring them to the bar of faith, and you begin to find with awestruck spirit that they are the words of God.” (Oswald Chambers).  When we conclude decisions based on pure reason,  faith usually loses to the sensible.  Paul assures us faith is shown off in our decisions: “Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” (James 2:26).  Faith’s evidences will be its non-sense moves – those decisions made in faith in spite of common sense.  This is when our faith is exposed, and God is honored.  How well do you show off your faith?