FAITH MUST LEAD THE WAY IN OUR PRAYER LIVES

 

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! Here is the word for your meditation and prayer!  I am pleased to share the word of encouragement and hope at such a time as this!  The title of my message is:"FAITH MUST LEAD THE WAY IN OUR PRAYER LIVES" The Living Bible in Hebrews 11:1 says,
[1]"What is faith? It the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead."     The conduit between prayer and manifestation is faith. When it seems as if God is not listening, faith must lead the way until the manifestation of what you have been praying for becomes a visible reality.This is why the devil plays tricks with our minds to make us think that God does not care. Satan wants us to become so frustrated that we begin to doubt the Lord. The result of our doubting is that we often try to self-medicate our spiritual wounds with earthly alternatives, such as escapism or taking action on impulse, which unfortunately may yield temporary relief,  but long - lasting bad results.           
The Living Bible in Hebrews 11:6 says,
[6]"You can never please God without faith, without depending on him. Anyone who wants to come to God must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely look for him." Indeed without faith it is impossible to effect a change in our Christian journey.  The Amplified Bible. Matthew 6:8 says,
[8]Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him." Without doubt, God is listening. If God knows what your needs are before you even ask Him, then surely He hears both your inner thoughts and those that are outwardly vocalized through prayer. You need spiritual discernment and faith to believe that He will manifest your answer in the natural world. Jesus did the works of God on a consistent basis, and He said something astounding in John 14:12-14.
The Living Bible in John 14:12,14 says,
[12](12-13) “In solemn truth I tell you, anyone believing in me shall do the same miracles I have done, and even greater ones, because I am going to be with the Father. You can ask him for anything, using my name, and I will do it, for this will bring praise to the Father because of what I, the Son, will do for you.
[14]Yes, ask anything, using my name, and I will do it!" The role of faith is to transfer us from a human way of thinking to a spiritual mind - set, so that we no longer think or act based upon our physical limitations. Rather, we accomplish seemingly impossible feats as we are led by the Spirit of God. God can't wait to answer your prayers. Many of us have heard the above words of Jesus recited on numerous occasions, but now we must truly receive them applicable to our lives. What is the requirement for experiencing God's divine manifestations? Believe in Jesus Christ. What happens  to those who believe? The works that Jesus did, you will be able to accomplish, also. Because Jesus returned to God, our heavenly Father, and gave us the gift of the indwelling and empowering Holy Spirit, we who believe will continue to carry on His mission. We will do even greater works in His name, for the glory of the Father. Whatever you ask in Jesus's name, the Lord will fulfill according to His will. Jesus loves it when we call upon His name to answer our requests. He receives it as worship, and as if we are saying, "Lord, You are sovereign, and only You can fulfill my need. I believe in You and have faith that You are answering my prayers as only You can." Jesus repeated His desire that we use the authority of His name in prayer:
The Amplified Bible in John 14:14 says,
[14][Yes] I will grant [I Myself will do for you] whatever you shall ask in My Name [as presenting all that" Can you imagine what will happen to us if we really believed the Word of God wothout wavering? Miracles would increase in our churches; more of us would lay hands on the sick and see them recover; people would begin to take Christians seriously; and even those who hate us would not be able to deny the anointing that would reign in our lives. This is the type of faith that David had, even before he became king of Israel. He didn't flee from challenges. David often got into trouble with his elders for coming against problems that were much bigger than he but much smaller than the God whom he served. Despite the constant criticism, David did not waver in faith when faced with adversity. ( James 1:2-7) I also urge you to have the courage of coming against problems and challenges like David. In Samuel 17, David encountered Philistine giant, Goliath, whom even the armies of Israel feared. David was just a boy  at this point. Yet when he was rebuked by his oldest brother, Eliab, David did not even acknowledge the risk associated with such a challenge. Instead, he insisted, according to the following scripture in
The Amplified Bible in 1 Samuel 17:29 says,
[29]"And David said, What have I done now? Was it not a harmless question?" In other words, David demanded to know the nature of his brother's problem with him. David did not see any problem in challenging the fierce Philistine giant Goliath. Don't  hesitate to challenge your goliath in life. Your goliath may come in many forms which are frightening and painful, but be always prepared to face all circumstances and situations of life, in the name of Jesus Christ. Have faith in God like David so that you are able to overcome all obstacles in your life. Despite his small sture, David had faith in God. Most often, when we undergo spiritual battles, our anger is misdirected. Instead of becoming angry at God for the circumstances we face, we should be like David and direct that anger toward God's enemy by defeating the devil with the word of God.( Matthew 4:4, Joshua 1:8) David was able to have faith in God because he had spent much time with Him in worship and in meditation on God's Word. In response, the Lord had already revealed and proven to David the power that he possessed through faith in Him. Through God, therefore, David had the power to overcome obstacles much greater than he.
The Amplified Bible in 1 Samuel 17:37 says,
[37]"David said, The Lord Who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the Lord be with you!" No one - not even the king - could dissuade David from operating by the power of God. When you are possessed by the power from on high, and you know it, there is nothing that anyone can say or do to convince you to doubt God. You don't go into prayer with wishful thinking but with great expectation. You understand that although things in the natural look impossible to defeat,  God is limitless in power and might. With Him on your side, you are operating not by your own strength but by His power.(Psalm 118:5-10, Romans 8:31-32)
The Amplified Bible in Zechariah 4:6 says,
[6]"Then he said to me, This [addition of the bowl to the candlestick, causing it to yield a ceaseless supply of oil from the olive trees] is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit [of Whom the oil is a symbol], says the Lord of hosts."  As long as you know that you are not operating by your own power or strength, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. With God all things are possible! ( Matthew 19:26, Luke1:37) However,  faith must always lead the way! ( Philippians 4:13)

May God richly bless you!          

Evangelist Fanuel Masikati

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