Faith REQUIRES: Expectation + Determination | Pastor Phillip H Jackson

Faith REQUIRES: Expectation + Determination | Pastor Phillip H Jackson

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STUDY GUIDE

Faith is the condition upon which Christ's power is based. Faith and prayer work together. Our faith isn’t developed overnight, it takes determination. Get to know God and abide in His Word. If we don't know God, our faith turns into religion. Develop a quiet time in the morning before the day starts, read and meditate on Scripture then pray over it, communicating with God through the day. God’s Word is Him speaking to us. Thank and praise Him during the day for what you have received from His Word.

All the Word is written for us, but not all was written to us. Spend time in the epistles written by the Apostle Paul, who was commissioned by Jesus Christ to bring forth the revelation of the mystery to the Gentiles. The Holy Spirit will bring revelation to us, but we have to desire it and determine to receive it.

In Mark 5:25-34, the woman with the issue of blood was an example of someone determined. She determined that if she touched the hem of His garment she'd be healed. Jesus told her, "Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole.” This woman was a Jewish person during the kingdom gospel, under the law, not under grace, so if she could have this kind of faith - how much more can we have the same kind of faith and trust in God in this age of grace?

God gave us His Word (the Bible) where faith can be produced, so the responsibility becomes ours as to whether we have faith or not. Here is the way: Hear what God has said about the situation, the place or the thing, and find God's position. Believe it, receive it, never leave it, and declare it. God’s Word covers any situation, place, or thing. We cannot believe unless we hear first.

Faith must have an expectation. If you have no expectation with your faith, it's useless. There's a part missing. Blind Bartimaeus moved out from his position, and came to Jesus with his expectation. God expects us to put ourselves into a position with our expectation. There's no handrail to hold on to. You've let go and you are trusting God. It puts you in a vulnerable position, and the world may call you a fool, but God is going to call you blessed.

For you to receive, it's going to take faith and expectation. With expectation, there must be determination. It takes both for faith to work. It takes a determination that you aren't going to fail. God won't fail you! God doesn't fail. His Word doesn't fail. The Holy Ghost doesn't fail. Failure comes from lack of determination. Faith is trusting God beyond the natural bounds. Faith to put you over is found in the Word of God. If you want to be "All In" for God, it takes determination. Determination to get in and determination to stay in.

Most people wait until a storm of life comes before they start building their faith. It's hard to build faith in the middle of a storm, because fear is the motivation. When fear motivates, it's hard to believe God. Develop your faith now before you need it. So that when you do need it, you already have it.

The blood of Jesus never loses its power. The stripes of Jesus never lose their power. The Word of God never loses its power. Be determined that your dreams and visions will be fulfilled in your life by the power of God. Celebrate what Jesus has accomplished for you. You have been translated from spiritual death to spiritual life. Let everybody know that redemption is real in your life. Stand up for God.

Matthew 13:58
Matthew 17:14-20
Mark 5:25-34
Hebrews 11:6
Romans 10:17
Romans 10:14-15
Matthew 9:27-30
Mark 10:46-52
Luke 18:35-43
Philemon 1:6
1 Peter 2:24
Colossians 1:13