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Walking By Faith!
Walking By Faith
Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 4:1-25
Introduction
Faith! Who can fully measure or express the potential represented by this keyword? There are two scriptures that brings out faiths potential into focus namely: Matt 19:26 With God all things are possible Mark 9:23 All things are possible to him who believes The first passage talks about Gods realm the spiritual realm where all things are possible. There are no limitations on God. He is omnipotent and omnipresent. The second passage talks about mans r ealm of experience- the natural. Man can only experience Gods realm of possibilities by Faith. By faith or to him that believes the things that possible to God are also possible to him. Peter describes faith as being precious than gold (1Pet 1:6-9) and (1John 5:4&5) says we overcome by our faith. It is therefore important to understand what faith is. Believe and faith come from the same Greek root faith (noun) pistis and believe pisteuo, they express the same idea. If faith is so important in scripture (appears about 600times in the NT alone) then we need to know what it is and its full potential.
What is Faith?
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for." -Hebrews 11:1-2 There is no clearer explanation of faith in all the Scriptures than the one found in Hebrews 11:1 (NIV): "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." The two key words here are sure and certain. Faith is about being sure and certain of something. This raises the question at the heart of the confusion often surrounding the topic of faith: Sure and certain about what? Hope refers to future expectation that has not been realised and can be classified as relating to the unseen or invisible realm (Rom 8:24-25). Faith therefore has to do with the unseen, invisible or spiritual realm. According to Hebrew 11:3 this is the realm in which God operates. He operates by His spoken words. He speaks from the spiritual or the unseen realm and what we see comes into being and Faith is what connects us to the two unseen realities: God and His word. Faith therefore is total confidence in God and His word. It is total reliance, dependence and trusting of the total person on God and His word. This total leaning and dependence on God produces action. The faith of all the heroes of faith in the O/T produced faith actions. Abels faith produced acceptable offering, by same faith Enoch pleased God and Noah obeyed God and was declared righteous. Faith touches every area of the Christians life; God saved us by grace through faith (Eph 2:8), we grow and live by faith (Rom 1:17).
not a button we push to prod God into action. Faith is confidence that God will do what He has promised. It means we wait patiently, surrender completely and dont give up. That is what all those men and women in Hebrews 11 were commended for (Heb 3:12).
CONCLUSION
To apply our faith is to live as if God will keep His promises. Faith lifts us above the realm of our own abilities and makes God possibilities available to us. Faith connects us to God and His word (promises) and as we maintain a relationship with God through faith, we are enabled to endure and overcome the tests and hardships that confront us in our daily lives. These in turn becomes opportunities for God to reveal His goodness and glory. A question you should often ask yourself is; how would I conduct my life if I really believed God is who He says He is and if I really believed the Bible is His Word? How would that affect the way you do business? How would that affect your giving? How would that affect the way you treat your neighbours? Faith is leaning on God with the total person to such an extent that it affects every area of life .
Day Saturday 1st June Sunday 2nd June Monday 3rd June Pastor Kwame Tuesday 4th June Pastor Alex Frimpong Wednesday 5th June Pastor Sly Thursday 6th June Pastor Kwesi Friday 7th June Pastor Kingsley Saturday 8th June
Topic Focussing and meditating on God and on His Realm of limitless possibilities (Col 3:1-3)
(Before worship - 1, 2 & 3 services) Meditation on the above scriptures
Pray for Genuine Faith in God (Hebrews 11:1-24, Romans 4:20-21, James 2:17). Pray for a deeper understanding of Faith in God. Checkout on Abraham (Hebrews 11:8-19; Gen 12:13, 15, 17:15-27, 18:1-15,22) and Moses (Heb 11:23-29) Pray for the demonstration of faith in God (Heb 11:1, 3,6; Romans 4:17-18) 11:1,3, 6; Romans 4:17-18) Pray for Greater confidence in God and His word (Heb 11:3, Genesis1:1, Romans 4:17,18, 20,21). Pray for total dependence on God (Romans 4:19-21)
Worship God for who He is and His greatness (Ps 8; 104:1-3, 145:1-6; Rev 4:10,11; Col 1:15-20, Romans 11:33-36)
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Sunday 9 June
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(Before worship - 1, 2 & 3 services) Meditation on the above scriptures
Let us allow the Holy Spirit to deal with any unbelief in our hearts. God says an unbelieving heart is evil (Heb3:12-15, 2Kings 7:1-2, 16-20)
Pray to see trying and challenges times as opportunities to prove your love and faithfulness to the Lord (Romans 8:28; 2Tim 1:12, Heb 12:3-11)
Wednesday 12 June Faith stands on two legs: God His character of being Prophet Nansei Sarkodie Faithful and His promises which are trustworthy. Pray that We will have fresh revelation of the promises of God. (Isaiah 55:9-11) Thursday 13 June Pray that the promises of become a reality in your through Prophet Nansei Sarkodie consistent positive confession (Ps 116:10, Heb 10:21-24 Roman 4:19) Friday 9 June Pray to walk by faith and total dependence on God daily Prophet Nansei Sarkodie in our financial, emotional and spiritual needs (Phil 4:19 2Cor 9:6-15) Saturday 10 June Pray for the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit to be Pastor Johnson poured out afresh so that may see those that God has made readily available to us in Christ (Ephesians 1:3)
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Why do we pray and fast? Fasts as practised in the Bible are spiritual in character and never for the purpose of losing weight. We pray and fast for the following reasons: (1) To express the depth of feeling (1 Samuel 31:13). At times when we want to express our deep sense of sorrow over loss or defeat.
(2) In times of deep trouble When we need Gods intervention in a significant way during personal (2 Samuel 12:16-22, Daniel 9:3-19, Nehemiah 1:4) or national (2 Chronicles 20:1-29; Jeremiah 36:1) emergencies. As sign of honest repentance (1 Kings 21:27, John 3: 510,Joel 2:12-15) To get our focus back on God When our flesh seems to be drowning the presence of the Holy Spirit, we may pray and fast to get the flesh out of the way. To hear God more clearly During prayer and fasting we are more likely to be more attentive to Gods voice. Luke 12:47. In prayer and fasting we are more likely to catch Gods answer to our prayers. Increased Faith As we hear God more clearly and more often, our capacity to believe increases - Romans 10:17 More of Gods power is released As we humble ourselves during prayer and fasting God releases more power to us to accomplish His purpose and to overcome the enemy. 1 Peter 5:5-11. Spiritual alertness Jesus had been praying and fasting for forty days so He was fully prepared and ready to confront and overcome Satan when tempted. That victory was significant for the future of the ministry of Jesus and for all of us. Luke 4:1-11
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6. Have short accounts with God and others (deal with hurts almost immediately) 7. Be strong and spiritually-minded throughout 8. Dont be pious - appear healthy and nice
If for some reason you doubt whether you are a child of God and therefore not sure whether you are operating under grace you can change that right now. How? Acknowledge that you are a sinner because the bible says that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 Acknowledge that God loves you and has made a provision for our sins by giving us His son Jesus Christ as a sin offering on the cross. Accept that Jesus took your place on the cross and rose again as a confirmation of Gods acceptance of His sacrifice. Confess Jesus as Saviour and Lord of your life and receive him into your life by saying this prayer: Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner. But I thank you that you that You died for me on the cross and took my place. I now accept You as my Saviour and Lord. Come into my heart by Your Holy Spirit and help me live my life as Your child. Amen