I love the song None but Jesus, written by Brooke Fraser. And for some reason, lately, whenever I pick up my guitar and start to play, I eventually end up playing and singing this song. The words to this song simply allow one to just sit and be with God. It’s kind of got a soaking feel to it while still being a very corporate and singable song. That might be one of the reasons that I like it so much. Have a listen and watch the video.
Hopefully this song will bless you like it does me.
It’s no secret that my favorite band is Hillsong United. They also have a feature length documentary coming out soon talking about justice and worship. I found a trailer for it and the words spoken in it cut right to my heart. Have a look.
Real worship goes way beyond the music, it goes beyond the lights, it goes beyond the jump and dancing and lifting our hands in praise. These things are all well and good, but if our actions aren’t in line with our words, if what goes on in our churches does not affect what goes on in our world – then what’s the point of it all? The answer is simple, yet not easy. It’s to care for the widows and orphans. To speak out on behalf of those who have no voice. It’s to desire and seek out justice in a world that is full of injustice.
What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”
Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
- James 2:14-18
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