“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Anything mastered, is mastered by operating within or above the principle that
controls it. To master gravity, for example, you can equalize it with a
parachute or apply propulsion (a greater force) to overcome it.
The principle that governs faith is hearing. Hear a thing often enough and,
whether true or false, eventually you will believe it (like Y2K being an
electronic melt down). As a Believer, you develop “ears to hear” the voice of The Good Shepherd only by hearing the Word of God.
The simplest way to stand on the Word is to identify the challenge (anger,
unbelief, pride, complaining, etc.) and look it up in the index of your Bible.
Read all the Scriptures pertaining to the challenge so you know God’s perspective on the subject. Thus armed, take your stand on Mark 11:23-24. Be
fully persuaded that God has heard His Word and is acting on your behalf. Rest
by saying “Father, I thank You that I have received my request, in Jesus' name. Amen” each day.
Scripture References: Romans 10:17 | Mark 11:23-24 | Matthew 18:19
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must
believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
Abel believed that God would honor a proper sacrifice and his obedience to the process of coming to God.
Enoch’s faith pleased God to such a degree that his reward reached enormous, even
Messianic, proportions.
Noah’s faith withstood ridicule, doubt, and disbelief; and his submission to God
caused him to act diligently.
Abraham’s faith shows us that nothing is impossible for God and that God stands by us
during our trials. Sarah exercised her faith and it became “strength to conceive seed.”
Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph had faith to receive abundant blessings and
steadfastness to bless future generations.
Moses had faith that he would lead well beyond his natural ability and see the fruits of his labor.
Scripture References: Hebrews 11:4-12
