Now faith is the substance of things Hoped for; the evidence of
things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).
things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).
Have you noticed sometimes as you sit listening to God's word, the whole world suddenly seems small? All the challenges you may have been facing suddenly seem like nothing, at that time! The reason is simple. At such a time, the word of God is getting into your spirit and provoking a response from your inner man. That response is faith. This is why the Bible says “...Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Every time you hear God's word, faith comes to you in the Word. Your spirit becomes energized. Faith is not in the realm of the physical senses; it’s an attribute of the human spirit—it was imparted to your spirit when you were born again (Romans 1 2.3). Thus every time you hear the Word of God, it goes through your mind into your spirit, for it is designed for your spirit. Now, when you receive the word into your spirit, that word is more real in your spirit than the physical things that your senses perceive because the Word of God is also spiritual. So, if the Bible says that faith is the evidence of the things we don't see or perceive with our senses, then faith is the evidence of what the Word says! Faith accepts and exults what the Word says above the natural circumstances of life. Therefore, faith is that response that your spirit has towards the Word of God.
This is why it's vital for you to regularly study and meditate on the Word. There's a spiritual reaction that is ignited between your spirit and the Word of God that gives you dominion over the circumstances of life! When that reaction takes place, faith rises in you like a giant and you have the assurance that you're who God says you are, you have what He says you have, and can do what He says you can do! The challenges of this world will face away as you find yourself relating with the realities of the Kingdom.
By Pastor Chris
(On Thursday, January 1st 2009)
(On Thursday, January 1st 2009)
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And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be save...
Some of my greatest thoughts in the Word of God are the faith acts of Biblical Men in the Bible; Men like David, Sadrach, Messach, and Abednego, Men like Abraham. These are some of my daily thoughts and I keep on wondering, "Dear God, can I do the same?" Then comes Pastor Chris and he tells me, "Yes you can, and much more than they did." Thank God for you Pastor.