According to scripture, Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV)
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
According to scripture, Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)
6 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.
Key Factors:
1) Faith is now; faith is the substance of things hope for
2) By faith, the elders obtained a good testimony (report)
3) Without faith, it is impossible to please God
By Faith:
You can know that, God got your back
You can know that, you are not going down
You can know that, you are not on your own
You can know that, you win every time
Although things may happen, you do not have to give up.
Although storms will rise, you do not have to quit.
Do not give up on you, do not give up on Faith, and do not give up on God!
There are several factors to understand about storms and tough times:
1) Storms can come up anytime and anywhere
2) Storms arising doesn't mean you did anything wrong
3) Storms can show up even during awkward times
Storms can trigger fear, however, understand this; fear is the root of doubt and unbelief, therefore, you do not have to receive the fear.
According to scripture, Matthew 8:23-26 (NKJV)
23 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. 24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. 25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” 26 But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
With all of your heart, all of your mind, and all of your soul - make every effort to not allow doubt in. Do not allow doubt to reign in your thoughts. Do not allow doubt to redirect your thoughts towards something else.
1) Know that you must have faith in God in order to please Him
2) Know that you must trust God and He will deliver you
3) Know that you must see God as your present help and He will sustain you
According to scripture, James 1:6-8 (NKJV)
6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Why is this important?
During these crucial times, the Lord has declared, you are going to experience the greatest comeback of your life. Regardless of what the economy does, regardless of what is going on around you, this will be the greatest comeback in the body of Christ.
According to scripture, John 14:1 (NKJV)
1 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.
Friends, let not your heart be troubled. God will never leave you nor forsake you. To worry or not to worry, it is a choice and the choice is yours. Therefore, we ask you on this day take the opportunity presented and choose not to worry. God's desire is that you let not your heart be troubled; choose not to worry!
According to scripture, Luke 6:38 (NKJV)
38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”
What does this have to do with faith?
We are talking about having faith in the process of storms. We are talking about when storms arise, we have to put our trust in God. Many people put their faith in things; things that they can materialize or consider as existing. In other words, they will only believe what they are able to see, sense, feel or touch.
Strength tools needed:
A new level of believing
A new level of really trusting God
A new level of really believing God
A new level of really relying upon God
A new level of really walking by Faith and not by sight
A new level of refusing doubt with all your heart, all your mind, and all your soul
A new level of stirring up yourself in Faith everyday
A new level of stirring up your most Holy Faith everyday
According to scripture, Mark 11:23-24 (NKJV)
22 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
Having faith is not making the effort to believe one day and on the day or week, you no longer believe. An absolute decision will have to be made and this decision will have to be truly meant within your heart, knowingly and fully assured that God is your source!
Focal points:
When something seems impossible, Trust God - with Him all things are possible
When you are unable to see your way, Trust God - your steps are ordered
When it feels like you are on your own, Trust God - He got your back
When the shadow of doubt wants to attack you, Trust God - He will not let you fall
According to scripture, Psalm 37:23-24 (NKJV)
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
God is with you all the time and He will not let you be destroyed. Even when it looks like you have stumbled, the bible says God will lift you up. So regardless of what you are going through, know that God will come through for you and you will come through a Winner!
According to scripture, Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Faith is now! Faith is not down the road. Faith is not sooner or later; understand Faith is now! Faith is the real thing. Faith is the proof that God is on your side.
Remember; do not be moved by your senses. Trusting in what you see can be deceptive. Many things, situations and circumstances, and even people can appear one way when in fact, the truth is another. God does not want us to have confidence in our sight, which is our natural eye. God wants us to have confidence in Him and believe that you will win every time. God said, no weapon formed against you shall prosper!
According to scripture, I John 5:4 (NKJV)
4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.
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