Free up Your Faith to Work for You
In Jesus’ Name! It’s more than a phrase that we tack onto the end of our prayers. All that God is and does is represented in the Name of Jesus. The amplified Bible says when you ask in His Name, you present your requests to the Father on the basis of all that Jesus is. So you can boldly expect to have those requests granted, not because you’re worthy, but because He is!
What’s more, the Name of Jesus carries authority over all other names. In Philippians 2:9-11, the Apostle Paul tells us, “God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name; that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.”
The Bible says that faith comes from hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). Therefore, get into the word daily; "let the word of Christ dwell in you richly" (Col. 3:16), don't let your word level fall off, since low word level equals low faith level. Jesus assures us in John 14:14, "If you ask anything in my name I will do it." So, what could possible be hindering your blessings? Jesus said He'll do it!
Faith and Forgiveness Connection
But, few people realize just how closely connected faith and forgiveness are. Jesus taught that connection in His sermon on mountain-moving faith that’s recorded in Mark 11:22-26. He said, “What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. And when ye stand praying, forgive.”
Jesus put those two sentences together on purpose. He wanted us to know that releasing those who have wronged us is fundamental to receiving from God. He wanted to impress on our hearts the fact that we cannot have our prayers answered and hold a grudge in our hearts at the same time. Unforgiveness blocks the faith channel and keeps you powerless against the mountains in your life!
Watch this video "The Unforgiving Servant" and note the verdict. (Matthew 18:21-35 KJV)
Faith and Love Connection
Have you ever wondered what faith and love have to do with one another? How are they connected? This is what Galatians 5:6 says about faith, “It works by Love;” that means, it is energized by love. Faith is put into motion when love is present.
Why is that so? We are to be in love at all times; walk in love, which covers a multitude of sins. In fact, we see in Galatians 6 that our love walk is connected to everything we do in life as believers, including our faith. Paul makes it quite clear that faith without love is going nowhere; because it is dead (James 2:14-26).
It's already done! Jesus has already made the provision available for you. He said, "I will do it." Now you can take Him at His word. So, if you’ve been praying for something and you just can’t seem to get an answer, check your heart for unforgiveness. Ask the Holy Spirit to bring any grudge that’s hidden there to light. Unclog the channel of faith and you will soon see things you’ve been praying for come to pass.
God bless you.
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