It is a good thing to know that you can always achieve what you ever, have planned to achieve. Faith does not work more than that-making you believe that you can always conquer things that comes your way. Faith draws and attracts what you want into your life, whereas doubts, and disbelief push them away.. When there is a very much high volume of faith, you will be able to move mountains.
According to God's word in Matthew 17:20, if you believe in your heart and have the faith, you can order any mountain to be moved. Now, when you give the orders with the absence of doubt and fear, the mountain will be moved and nothing will be impossible for you.
with faith there is nothing you can't do. think of it, nothing i can't do. (good things and also Godly things).
you can imagine, a man like Thomas Edison, the inventor of the bulb, if i am not mistaken, did this 99 times, but after the 100th time, he got what he was looking for. when he was ask why he kept on doing his work till the 100th time, he said that "he has gotten the way you are not supposed to invent a fluorescent bulb"... That is not the issue, the issue is that he believe and had faith in himself that whatever he set his hands upon he will succeed at it...
How Can You Receive Faith?
Faith, can be gotten through the following ways:
- By hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17)
- By believing, saying, and taking positive steps to achieving things
- By Listening to sermons,and other things that we edify the mind for good.
One thing to note when seeking the power of faith to conquer fear is that doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Take a good look at Peter who was asked to walk on water. As soon as the master called and he trusted him in faith, he suddenly began to walk on water. However, when he started to doubt in his heart, he drowned.
Also, many times, you may just need to speak to the "mountain"
The Mountain is your problem. The mountain is anything that is a barrier to you completing God's Will. The mountain is anything that is adverse or contrary to the Word of God for your life.
IF you don't speak to your mountain, your mountain will speak to you.
Prayer and fasting will move you into a more confident [faithful] position to speak to the mountain
Jesus didn't tell us to ignore or deny the mountain. Jesus didn't say to have a positive attitude. Jesus said to speak to the mountain.
Jesus promises "it will move" [Matthew 17:20], "it will be done" [Matthew 21:21], it "shall come to pass" [Mark 11:23], and it will "obey you" [Luke 17:6].
When faith is produced in the heart, then the mouth will speak. Faith has something to say.
Romans 10:10 2 Corinthians 4:13
Jesus says that it is the believer's responsibility to speak to the mountain. Are you doing what Jesus instructed you to do?
Faith involves you placing confidence in God's spoken word and responding to it.
Great faith in God is demonstrated by understanding the relationship between the spoken word and authority.
Luke 7:7
But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed".
Matthew 8:7-11
A believer is more than one who merely agrees that the Word is true. A believer acts on the Word of God.
You exhibit faith when you speak to things instead of asking God to speak for you.
Why do so many people believe the "whosoever clause" of John 3:16, but not the "whosoever clause" of Mark 11:23?
Habakkuk 2 vs 4
Matthew 6 vs 30
Matthew 8 vs 10
https://www.thenewman.org.ng/2022/08/lessons-from-life-of-thomas.html
Nurturing Unshakable Faith: A Journey to Lay Hold of God's Promises
One out of the many unique lessons I have learnt from Father Abraham's life story all through scriptures is the fact that his trials were always overshadowed by the blessings that followed. With this, one might question the reasons why God subjected him to such tests of faith.
Imagine someone waiting until the age of one hundred to receive a son from the Lord. Prolonged challenges can easily lead to weariness and a loss of faith. Abraham, despite longing for God's promises to be fulfilled, experienced increased worries as his blessings grew. Understandably, he may have struggled with faith during such enduring trials.
Ultimately, the Lord fulfilled His promise to Abraham's wife, Sarah, just as He had spoken. Despite having a son from a bondwoman named Hagar, the true promise was in Isaac, through whom his seed would be called. Abraham, who had endured a lengthy wait and even sent away his previous son, was now faced with the prospect of the Lord taking him away, further highlighting the challenges of fulfilling God's will.
Indeed, who else but God could orchestrate such events? The Bible emphasises the term "only son" in Genesis 22 verse 2, where it states, "And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac," underscoring the significance of the command to offer the son he loves as a burnt offering in the land of Moriah.
The words Abraham heard might indeed sound like something the devil would say, as he aims to steal, kill, and destroy. Interestingly, Abraham didn't resist; he obeyed without saying "no." It raises the thought of what might have happened if he had reacted similarly to Jonah, who ran away when sent by the Lord to Nineveh.
Adding to the challenge, God subjected Abraham to a three-day journey, raising the question of whether God was testing if he would change his mind during that time. It's a unique aspect of God's plan, showcasing a sense of humour, albeit involving emotional turmoil for Abraham.
The striking moment when Abraham ascended the mountain and his son, Isaac, carried the wood for the sacrifice is truly heartbreaking. Isaac, realising the absence of a lamb, questioned his father. Abraham, with a heavy heart, assured him that "God would provide." Despite the emotional turmoil, Abraham pressed on, fully aware that this was a test from God, and he was willing to face the challenge.
Read: Exemplary Faith - The Lifestyle of Abraham
God sought to determine if He held the primary place in Abraham's life, testing whether Abraham loved God more than his own son. Sacrificing an only son is a challenging concept to grasp, but Abraham's unwavering conviction and deep belief in God enabled him to make such a profound move. Despite his intimacy with God, Abraham's fear of God prevented any disrespect, allowing him to firmly grasp the promises God had made to him.
Abraham received the directive to walk before God and be perfect, understanding that the giver of the instruction could not make a mistake. Despite temptations and trials, he persevered, walking by faith and not by sight. His unwavering belief in God was credited to him as righteousness. As a believer, demonstrating faith through actions becomes crucial—a tangible expression of your trust in what you do.
Read: Lessons from the Life of Abraham
To partake in these blessings, it's essential to have unwavering trust and confidence that God neither lies nor leads you into harm, mirroring Abraham's deep trust in God. Attaining this level of faith requires abundant grace, determination, and perseverance.
And before you claim the blessings of Abraham, you need to ask yourself these questions: Do I love God? Is he the first in my life? It’s important to know that He will also test you in various ways to make sure He has His rightful place.
Conclusion
Many believers today desire Abraham's blessings, yet they often operate with a Thomas-like faith, needing to see before believing. This mindset, rooted in wishful thinking, tends to lead to frustration. Abraham, on the contrary, believed beyond what he saw—the circumstances—allowing him to lay hold of God's promises through unwavering faith.
The book of James warns against those who doubt, comparing them to waves of the sea driven by the wind and tossed (James 1:6-7, paraphrased). In contrast, Abraham's unwavering belief allowed him to lay hold of God's promises.
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