Zip-Locked Faith

One of the most popular playground sports has always been the see-saw. It is quite simple in design and very basic in operation. It's ineffective operation only takes one unexpected vacancy on the other end - that's when gravity takes over ... what goes up MUST come down! It is much easier to understand the need for balance in the Believer's life than actually maintaining that balance. I'm reminded of an ordinary zip-lock bag: even in its "sealed" state, the contents are visible for inspection. In James 2 we we are reminded our faith is "sealed" in Jesus Christ, and praise Him for that! What is visible to the world, however, defines just how effective that faith is in our lives. Consider how our "works" (faith-at-work in our lives) appear to others; could it be described as weak, shallow, stale? Think about it the next time a crisis or stress strikes: do you react in anger, wring your hands in anxiety, or run for the hills in fear? That's not exactly a response based in a "sealed" faith in Christ. Our spiritual walk must be Jesus-based and when our walk isn't improving, or at the very least maintaining, a balance of true faith exhibited by good works, we are quickly losing ground. So what do we do? Commit time each day to Bible study, worship and prayer - walking in The Spirit. Remember that zip-lock bag -- what does the world see ... they're watching!