prayer.......
THE IMPORTANCE AND NECESSITY OF PRAYER
Memory script: “Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen” Heb 11 vs 1 (KJV) .
“By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days ” Heb 11 vs 30 (KJV)
Text: Matt. 17: 20, Joshua 6: 1 - 20; II Cor. 5: 7, Gal. 3: 7.
INTRODUCTION
The focus of God for us as Sons of the kingdom is to come to the complete understanding of who He is and experientially walk in the light of this.(Ex.3 vs 14). God is not doing anything new that He hasn't done before (Heb. 13: 8; Ps.44vs1) the issue is we looking deep into our self and position ourselves in line with the Spirit of God. What our stand is with God.
Our journey into the Spirit realm is an impact we continue to experience, we live in a time where we need to know God so we will not only profess faith but it becomes a reality that we see, know and practise (I Jhn 1vs 1).
The elders walked by faith with God and commanded results through faith; but all we see around us is the impact the devil is making for his memory to be retained. So many things are making effect in our times and days which were not so before such as we professing Faith without impact; we shall be considering this topic that our understanding of faith will sink deep than mere words but acting on what we profess.
EXPOSITION
A. DEFINITION (Gen 2:8, 15).
FAITH: Astrong belief in God even without physical proof and trust that He will do what he has promised (Heb.11vs1) .
B. WHYFAITH?
Living victoriously Heb 10vs38, Hab 2vs4b.
Commanding result. Heb11vs2b.
Pleasing God. Heb 11vs6.
C. WHYDO PEOPLE LACK FAITH?
Lack of knowledge of God's word (Rom.10vs17)
Fear (Mk4:40, Matt.14:26-30)
Unbelief (Mk6:5, Heb.11:6b)
Doubt (Jhn1:6)
D. WHATFAITH DOES
Subdues Kingdom (Heb.11:32, Josh.6)
Wrought righteousness (Gal.5:5)
Obtains God's promises (ISam1:11-30)
Overcomes opposition of the devil (IPet5.8-9, Eph.6:11-12, I Corinth.10:4)
E. HOWTO EXERCISE FAITH
Revelation of God's word (Josh.6:1-2, Lk.5:1-6)
Obedience (Isa.1:19)
Boldness and confidence (Acts 3:6-10)
Confession (Rom.10:9-10)
F. EXAMPLES OFMEN WHO PRACTISED FAITH
Abraham (Heb.11:8-10)
Sarah (Heb.11:11)
Isaac (Heb.11:20)
Rehab (Heb.11:31)
The Israelites (Heb11:30)
CONCLUSION
Faith is an instrumentation we use in bringing the supernatural to the physical. God’s expectation from us as Ambassadors is to
arm ourselves with His word and boldly exercise the word over every situations whatsoever we encounter.
Thanks.
Tosam.