"Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for ,the evidence of things not seen.......Through 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 do appear". Hebrews 11:1-3
Every time we talk about Faith. We all speak Faith. However, the question is how many actually live in Faith when trials, temptations, frail, storms, persecutions and disappointment come. Now the Scripture gave us definition of Faith, Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
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Kenneth E. Hagin had this said, “Faith gives substance to things hoped for”. In other words, hope does not have any substance. Faith is taking hold of the unseen realm of hope, and bringing it into the realm of reality.
We have Faith when we believed and act. But fear will never allow you to believe and act. Fear will always show you some weaknesses in you, inaccuracies, imperfections, lapses and numerous reasons you will not be able to get succeeded. It (fear) will always portray negative sides of you. What you cannot and ever will you do, because no one ever achieved. Those who did were highly connected, very well to do, super-humans, intelligent and so on.
Devil lives in fear, It uses fear to intimidate us humans. It uses fear to condemn, kill and deny you whatever you need.
Hebrews 11;6 said, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him”.
Gen 18:2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, (emphasis is mine: He saw the Trinity coming to him. Father, son and Holy Spirit).
What is Faith
Faith & Fear
Only Faith Please God
Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper
To grow in your Faith, you need to know the following tips:
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Develop a good prayer life. Pray always.
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Develop perseverance in studying the scripture.
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Learn to meditate on the word of God, Listen to God and apply whatever you heard, learnt and received into practice.
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Humble yourself at all times, and eschew pride before God and men.
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Embrace life of righteousness.
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After you have fulfilled these steps, hold the bull by the horn.
Kenneth E. Hagin in his book “Bible Faith” Study Course, 7 Steps to Highest kind of Faith (Part 1); mentioned this first three points;
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Know the integrity of God’s word.
Heb 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
“The word comes first.
The gifts of tongues, interpretation of tongues, and prophecy are inspirational vocal gifts given to us in order to inspire us in line with the written word of God”.
Faith Controls All Things
Growing your Faith
Meditate On The Word
Attentive listening leads to good hearing. Hearing the words of God grows our Faith. What you hear informs you. If you are informed, you are equipped and if equipped, you can stand firm to face any situation. The information you had will prepare you to get through all odds and come out successfully a great achiever.
It prepares and mold you a perfect being. Paul said in Philemon verse 5, Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; (1:5). Paul’s spirit was boosted in the communication of love of Philemon to the saints
Developing a good prayer life tells who you are and how God values you and be able to listen to you. Prayer is an ingredient of communication between humankind and God. Good Prayer should involve consistency, perseverance and timeously.
Righteousness will exalt any Nation that lives in it, while, destruction awaits the people who defies it. What righteousness can do in your life, nothing else can do it. Righteousness will lead you to live a life of boldness, joy, love and peace. No greatness can earn you these in life.
No amount of riches will give you boldness, joy, love and peace if there is no righteousness in you. The scripture said that the wicked runneth when no one pursuit him.
Righteousness Exalts
EFFECTIVE PRAYER
PERSEVERANCE
