In the drawing above we see Jesus riding into Jerusalem, on a donkey and with people waving palm fronds. It is a reminder that Easter is on the way. Jesus did and said a lot of things that can be so meaningful to each of us perhaps in many different ways. In our Bible study we are going through the Gospel of John and last week we went through Chapter 10. There is much to learn from Chapter 10 but one scripture that has Jesus speaking is:
Joh 10:37 If I do not do the works of My Father, do not believe Me; Joh 10:38 but if I do, though you do not believe Me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in Me, and I in Him.”
When I read these words I could hear Jesus telling each of us, Here is the way to walk upon the earth. If we are doing the works of our Father then we will be witnesses that will be believed. Speaking the words may get peoples attention, may get them interested but it is always the works of our faith that will draw them into a faith walk for themselves. The Father is in us because we believe and because we believe we live out the teachings of Jesus Christ in our lives. Remember the words from James:
Jas 2:18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
Having faith and having works is okay. It is allowable to practice what you hear preached.
God’s Peace and Blessings, Randy
Wesley United Methodist Church, Orange TX 
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