Act Like It's True

When I went to Bible school we would sing a song that went like this:

Act on the Word, act like it's true
Quit being down, quit being blue
Stand up and step out, do what you couldn't do
Act on the Word, act like it's true

It is easy to act like the great promises of God's Word is true when everything is going good. But, when times are hard and challenges are before you it is much easier to act like all is lost. When we say we are believers in Jesus Christ, then we must believe what He has said even when we don't see it or feel like it.

It is very easy then to say we believe the Word of God. But acting like it is true is another story. To act like the Word is true, and we should since the Word is true, means to think, speak, and do what the Bible says. Doing or acting like Jesus has given us the victory, or answer, or provision, that we know He promised, when we are in a tough spot is not easy. We don't have it yet and we certainly don't feel like the Word is true. But since we can count on God and His Word when all else around us is failing then we should not act like we are defeated or in despair. We should trust Him and act like we have the promises already. Act like the Word is true. Stand up and step out. Be a hearer of the Word and not a doer only. That is true faith.

Hebrew chapter 11 is the Faith chapter. It records many great people who acted in faith. Noah built an ark. He acted before anyone had seen any rain. Abraham went to a new place that was promised to him though he had never been there. By faith Moses chose to leave the king's palace and be the deliverer of God's people. By faith the people of God marched around Jericho for seven days and the walls fell flat. They took action though it did not make natural sense to do so, but because they did act they got supernatural results.

Act like the Word is true. It is not time to be down and blue. James 2:17 says, "In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." What are you believing? Take action on it today and see your faith come to life.