Friday, August 19, 2016

KINGDOM OF GOD 7

 KINGDOM OF GOD 7 of  8

Taking Authority and Victorious Warfare.

Jesus on "Faith’s "Confession.  FAITH’S CONFESSION. From Jesus’ own lips we receive the most direct and practical instruction concerning our exercise of faith. Consider three points:
1.    It is to be "in God." Faith that speaks is first faith that seeks. The Almighty One is the Source and Grounds of our faith and being. Faith only flows to Him because of the faithfulness that flows from Him.
2.    Faith is not a trick performed with our lips, but a spoken expression that springs from the conviction of our hearts. The idea that faith’s confession is a "formula" for getting things from God is unbiblical. But the fact that the faith in our hearts is to be spoken and thereby becomes active and effective toward specific results, is taught here by the Lord Jesus.
3.    Jesus’ words "whatever things" apply this principle to every aspect of our lives. The only restrictions are_ 
(a) that our faith be in God our living father and in alignment with His will and word; and_
(b) that we "believe" – not doubting in our hearts. Thus, "say unto this mountain" is not a vain or superstitious exercise or indulgence in humanistic mind-science, but instead becomes an applied release of God’s creative word of promise

What law guarantees the possibility of accomplishing impossible things? (Mark. 11:22, 24) 
The law of miracles guarantees the performance of impossible things.  Miracles take place in Jesus’ name, with power flowing from the invisible world where God is, through the spirit of man, where the center of our being is, through the mind of man, where doubts can arise, and out into the world around us through thoughts and the spoken word. 
  • But a condition must be noted.  Do not doubt in your heart (Mark 11:22-24).  Those who are double-minded will not receive anything (James 1:6-8).  Further, Jesus goes on to say, ²when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses² (Mark 11:25).  The great hindrance to miracles is a lack of forgiveness.  Whether or not the attitude is justified by the circumstances, there must be freedom from bitterness and resentment or there will be no mountain-moving miracles.  There can be no resentment, no bitterness, no jealousy, and no envy-none of these things.  To see miracles, there must be forgiveness and love




In Christ,

Playwright Janet Irene Thomas
Founder/CEO
Bible Stories Theatre of
Fine & Performing Arts


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