Today's Devotional - Rhapsody of Realities

TRAINING YOURSELF IN THE FAITH-LIFE

Friday, May 22nd, 2020

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD DSc DD

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

(Hebrews 11:6).

The Bible says, “The Just shall live by faith”; that means

faith is our lifestyle. Therefore, you must train yourself in

the faith-life. When you came into Christ, God gave you a perfect life

and showed you how to live that life to the full. His will is for you to

be in charge and in control of your life, with everything working out

right for you. But the extent to which you live that life is a function of

your faith. That’s why it’s so important for you to understand how

faith works, and to learn to use what you’ve got.

For example, when you feel some discomfort in your body, the

first thing shouldn’t be to call the doctor or dash to the drug store.

Speak to your body. You say, “I speak perfection, health and

wholeness to all the systems of my body; they respond to the divine life

in me and function rightly, in the Name of Jesus!” Stick to the

Word, and you’ll surely have a testimony!

Sometimes, when people face challenges, they’d say, “I’ve

been using my faith, but nothing is happening.” That’s because

they’re struggling to make their faith work. Speak faith-filled words

ever before trouble shows up, so that when it does, your faith will be

steadfast.

Learn from Jesus: He talked to trees, winds, waves, water,

fishes, food, etc., letting us know that everything in life has

intelligence and that sound conveys energy. Therefore, apart from

talking to your body to be in health, learn to talk to things in your

home, your work tools, your money—everything in your care and

under your watch—they all have intelligence. Use your mouth to

retain their value and keep them perfect.

It makes no difference the circumstances you face; stick to the

Word. Maintain your confession, and the only guaranteed outcome

would be the triumph of your faith. Hallelujah!

Confession

I consciously disregard temporal circumstances and shift my

gaze and focus on the eternal realities of our heavenly

Kingdom. Irrespective of contrary winds and opposition, my

faith grows by the Word, prevails and triumphs. I speak

perfection to my health, finances, family and all that concerns

me, and they respond to my faith-filled proclamations, in the

Name of Jesus. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Hebrews 10:38

"Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back,

my soul shall have no pleasure in him. "

2 Corinthians 4:18 AMPC

" Since we consider and look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are visible are temporal (brief and fleeting), but the things that are invisible are deathless and everlasting. "

Mark 11:20-24

" And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. "

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

John 10:22-42

2 Kings 8-9

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

1 Corinthians 11:20-29

Proverbs 18