The story has been told of an elderly grandmother who had never flown in an airplane, but she had to make a trip by air. Her kids and grandkids all tried to convince her that it was safer than riding in a car. Finally, with a lot of doubts, she got on board. When she returned safely, the family met her at the airport and asked, "How'd it go, Grandma? Did the plane hold you up?" She reluctantly agreed, "Yeah." But then she added, "But I never put my full weight down on it!" Is your faith in Jesus Christ to save you like that? You believe in Him, but you're also keeping one foot in your good works to get you into heaven. Saving faith puts all its weight on Jesus Christ and His merciful sacrifice. Now certainly, James tells us that works prove the genuineness of our faith but it is always faith alone that saves us! Be sure that your trust is in Christ and in Him alone.
