How Do I Believe?

I've discovered that a lot of people do not have the things that they desire, because they don't know how to believe God for them. Faith is a process, it's a cycle one must go thorough in order to see desired results.

What is faith? 

The previous devotional defined faith as absolute trust in God. Faith is a substance that is evidence based (Hebrews 11:1). The evidence of our faith is the Word of God. You can not believe God for something that can not be backed up by his Word. Scripture states that Faith comes by the hearing of God's Word (Romans 10:17). The Word of God is heard in two ways, through the preaching of God's Word and through the confession of God's Word (Romans 10:14).

There are two vital organs of faith. For your faith to produce results, these two organs must function properly. These organs are the heart (the core of your being) and the mouth (Romans 10:8).

The Word of God can not work for you until it's understood or revealed. The mere reading of God's Word will not produce results, it is just a religious exercise. Revelation comes through the study of God's Word (2 Timothy 2:15). Revelation moves the Word from your head to your heart, which is where faith is born. 

The Process of Faith

• The process of faith begins with the hearing (preaching or reading)of the Word
• Next the Word is digested and enters into the heart (the core of one's being) by study or meditation (Joshua 1:8) 
• The next step in the process of faith is to regurgitate (confess) the Word by speaking it to yourself consistently (Hebrews 10:23). 
• The final step in the process of faith is to act in line with what you believe (what would you do when what you're trusting God for manifests? begin to do that very thing!)

Don't just read the Word, aim to understand the Word. Pray for revelation before you begin. Look for scriptures that address what you're trusting God for. Don't stop studying until it seeps into the core of your being(Colossians 3:16a). Because spiritual things can be slippery, don't let them get away (Proverbs 4:20-22).

Your wellbeing depends on the revelation of the Word of God that you've recieved. Because, the Word is the source of all things; it is the source of your faith, you were created by it, and it is what sustains and nourishes you (Matthew 4:4). So keep believing and speaking what you desire in line with God's Word, if you see anything contrary to it physically don't confess it. 

For example, you are trusting God for a certain amount of money. But your bank account is negative. Don't say, "I am so broke". Instead say, the Lord supplies all my needs according to his riches in glory (Phillippians 4:19)

*It is not being supersitious or unrealistic. When you truly believe in something, you speak about it!*

Confession: Father I thank you because there's nothing that I desire for good that is not in your Word. I receive revelation in my heart as I study your Word and I put your Word in mouth. My faith produces results in Jesus' Name. Amen

Prayer Starter: Heavenly father I come to you today based on your Word in ---mention scripture--- and I ask for ---mention request---. Thank you father for it, in Jesus' Name. Amen



You're Blessed!

- Bunmi

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