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
No comments:
Post a Comment