THE POWER OF FAITH CONFESSION

                                      THE POWER OF FAITH CONFESSION

                                               (There is Power in what you say!)

                                     

INTRODUCTION

Three millennium (3,000 years) ago, wise Solomon wrote” Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth” (prov 6:2). He realized the power of what you say! For there is power to snare, power to deliver, power to cure, power to kill in your mouth. There lies power beyond your imagination in what you say!

A.      GOD SAID IT FIRST

Jesus (who was greater that Solomon) exalted the mystery of the power of confession (what you say) when he fearlessly proclaimed: ….that whosoever shall say…..believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass…. He shall have whatsoever he saith. (Mark 11:23). God’s word needs to be yea – rather, it must simply be believed (Rom 3: 4)

B.      OUR CONFESSION

Many Christians may say, it cannot be literally true – but it is! There is power in what you say – if you believe.

1.       Brings Negative Results

Tragically this mighty truth is finding fulfillment even in our unbelief. When we confess over a suspicion of an impending sickness of which you have no proof, but on confessing it you open the door to that disease by what you say and sure enough it happens. When you said it, you didn’t doubt it and you got what you said.

2.       Brings Positive Results.

If it works in the negative – and it does – why cannot we Christians become absolutely positive in our confession of God’s word. You must begin to stand upon the word of God concerning every issues of life by locating what the word of God is saying and when you confess it, you are bound to posses it. When it comes to sickness, there are three things to consider

(a)    First, what the symptoms says;

(b)   Second, what God’s word says;

(c)    Thirdly, WHAT YOU SAY! – If you say what God says, the sickness has to go. (Matt 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24)

C.      THE ANSWER IS IN THY MOUTH

As xtians, we search, we pray, we fast, we seek (all of which are scriptural): but what saith the scripture? The thing you are loking all over for”…is nigh thee, even in thy mouth…the word of faith…(Rom 10:8)

D.      SPEAK IN FAITH

God is just waiting for you to – BEGIN TO SPEAK IN FAITH so that you can have what you say! (Rom 10:9)

The word “saved” is the Greek word – Sozo i.e. – to deliver or protect, heal, preserve, do well, MAKE WHOLE”.  IT IS AN ALL – INCLUSIVE WORD which the Holy Spirit chose to show us the power of what you say! – speak it right now, out loud! Shout it! (Ps. 47: 1). Deliver thyself with thy testimony! Try it!. – (Rev 12:11)

E.       JESUS: HIGH PRIEST OF OUR CONFESSION (Rom 9: 16)

It is because God is involved in our testimony, in our profession, in our confession, in what we say – that things happen – Heb 3:1 (Jesus is the high priest of what we say!) – Heb 4:14; Col 3:1; Heb 7:25)

 

F.       ON TRIAL

See the picture in heave. Our heavenly father is sitting on the throne. Jesus is sitting on the right hand of the father.

1.       Our Accuser (Job 1:6)

Satan is before the lord (Rev 12: 10) accusing the brethren every day and night regarding our wholeness, help, blessing and health etc….

2.       Our Advocate (1 Jn 2:1)

Jesus is the one who is continually pleading our cause against the accusations of satan

3.       Our Testimony

With what is Jesus pleading our cause?. He pleads with that of which it is said- he’s our High Priest. JESUS IS THERE PLEADING WHAT YOU SAY! HE IS USING YOUR CONFESSION AGAINST THE ACCUSATIONS OF THE DEVIL. HE IS HIGH PRIEST OF OUR CONFESSION!

Please note – Are you giving Jesus a good confession to plead against Satan’s accusation? Because if all you do during your trials is grumble, complain and charge God foolishly for allowing this test, then Jesus has nothing with which to combat” the accuser of the brethren”  and this results in constant defeat, but if the reverse is the case, Jesus bends low to hear the victor’s testimony, (2 corith 2:14; Dan 3:17, 18; Job 13:15). Jesus picks up these promises and our confession, and begins to present them before the father. THE EFFECT – the effect in heaven is that the accuser of the brethren is cast down and you come into victory.

CONCLUSION

The latter end of the matter is more blessed than the beginning, the double portion is poured out in restoration for all that was taken awy in the trial (Job 2:10, 42:12) friend, here is your way to victory. Confess, proclaim, speak a testimony of faith right now! Be careful of what you are thinking, God wants to hear it and bring you the victory over the devil and bring you right into Jesus’ victory – Deut 30:14. The word of your victory! The word of your healing! Speak it and it shall be established unto you ans you spend time on his word for God will stand behind his word to perform it! (isa 65:24).

See u at the top!

Pastor Mike.

10 HABITS THAT KEEP A MARRIAGE STRONG

 

10 HABITS THAT KEEP A MARRIAGE STRONG

The key to wedded bliss isn't over-the-top romance, but these surprisingly simple practices you can do to stay - or fall back - in love with your partner.

Not trying to change each other

Maybe you wish he folded his socks, or that he would chat it up with your friends without prompting. But, his inability to notice hair in the sink may stem from the laid-back personality that drew you to him in the first place. One of the things we see with happy couples is that they know their partner's differences, and have pretty much stopped trying to change the other person. Rather than trying to fight their partner's personality style, they instead focus on each other's strengths.

Framing your demands as favors

Whether you want him to unload the dishwasher more often or pay closer attention to the kids, your partner will be more likely to change his behavior if he feels like he'll get relationship brownie points. Throw it out there like a favor. Present it like 'here is the recipe for what will make me happy,' because everyone wants to make their partner feel happy. When you present your needs, present them as what you do want rather than what you don't want. Instead of saying, "I hate when you have to have everything scheduled," try saying, "I would love to have a day where we can just be spontaneous."

 Vocalizing your appreciation

Giving your partner positive reinforcement sounds like a no-brainer, but couples often forget to do it. Relationship expert research found that in everyday life, happy couples have 20 positive moments - such as a shared look, compliment, or affectionate touch - to every negative moment. Tell him something positive three times a day, and be specific. Instead of saying, "You're a good dad," tell him why. "You're a good dad because you helped our daughter with that puzzle, which I never would have had the patience to do."

Focusing on the positive

Unhappy couples are stuck in a negative state of mind. You will always find what you look for. If you look for stuff that bugs you and that your partner is doing wrong, you will find it every day. If you look at what your partner is doing it right, you'll find it everyday. It's a choice to flip your mindset, so when you find yourself getting annoyed, visualize something he does that makes your heart flutter to halt the negative thought circuit.

 Taking trips down memory lane

Happy couples tend to rewrite history by glossing over the bad stuff and focusing on the happy times. By reliving memories out loud to your partner, it actually changes your mindset, and how you view him and think about your relationship. Try this exercise whenever your feel your relationship needs a boost: Go over the highlights of when you were first dating, or rehearse the best moments of your relationship (such as the day you had an impromptu picnic in the park during your lunch hour, or that surprise anniversary date he took you on) to uncover buried memories.

Never siding with the enemy

Sometimes what affair-proofs relationships is simply being there when your partner needs to vent, and having their back without trying to fix the problem. People want someone to listen to them. The key is to be supportive, and never take the side of the person he's venting about - even if you can see where that person is coming from. For example, if he is upset that his boss took away a contract and gave it to someone else in the office, now is not the time to say, "Well, maybe you didn't put your best effort in." Right now he needs his feelings validated, and to hear you say, "That must have been really hard." Happy couples know when to bite their tongues.

Not getting too comfortable

Trust, security, and commitment are key elements in any relationship, but having them doesn't mean you can treat your relationship as rock-solid, and stop trying. Relationships are a fragile ecosystem, and that's why there is a 50 percent divorce rate. Happy couples keep dating, telling each other they look great, and doing things together."

Having rituals of connection

It's not only about having a date night, but happy couples seem to do a lot of mundane things together. They have little habits that they decide to do together, whether it be sitting down to pay the bills once a month or folding laundry. We say, anything to make that pile of dirty clothes feel more manageable.

Knowing your partner's calls for attention

Happy couples are mindful of those little moves their partners do for attention. Couples who stayed married six years later were paying attention to these bids for connection 86 percent of the time, compared to only 33 percent of the time for those who later divorced. So look out for the little things, and respond to his need to connect. Like if you're grocery shopping and he casually mentions that he hasn't had Fruit Loops since he was a kid, throw them in the cart for him to show that you care.

Doing the little things

When it comes to relationship satisfaction, you can't just ride on the big things like, 'I don't drink, I pay the bills, I don't beat you, we went to Hawaii last year. This stuff is not really what keeps couples happy in their daily lives. What really matters is all the small stuff that adds up, such as being there for each other when one needs to vent, or noticing when he needs a hug, or making him his favorite meal just because. It's also giving up on the idea that you have to feel in love all the time. Marriage is about trust and commitment and knowing each other. That's what love is.

WHY A CHRISTIAN SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED IN DAYS OF DIFFICULTY

 

WHY A CHRISTIAN SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED

 IN DAYS OF DIFFICULTY

BECAUSE he has a Father in heaven who loves him, cares for him and has blessed him with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ (John 16:27; Luke 12:22-28; Ephesians 1:3).

BECAUSE he has a Great High Priest in heaven to sympathize with him, succor and support him and to conduct him into the enjoyment of heavenly things (Hebrews 2:17-18; 4:14-16; 8:1-6).

BECAUSE he has a Great and Good Shepherd to lead him, care for him, protect him and sustain him until the time when the Lord takes him Home to Glory (Psalm 23; Hebrews 13:20-21).

BECAUSE he has an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous, who pleads his cause and always prevails (1 John 1:8-10; 2:1).

BECAUSE he has a Divine Counselor to go to for counsel or advice at all times who will give him understanding and lead him in the right path (Isaiah 9:6; Proverbs 3:5-6).

BECAUSE he has an Abiding Comforter (the Holy Spirit) to guide him in his understanding of the Word, to teach him spiritual truth and to take of the things of Christ and show them unto him (John 14:16-17; 16:13-14).

BECAUSE he has a Throne of Grace to go to at all times where he can obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:14-16; 1 John 5:14-15; Philippians 4:6-7).

BECAUSE he has the Holy Scriptures to search and study which testify of the sufferings of Christ and the glory to follow; they also empower and transform him into Christ's likeness (1 Peter 1:6-11; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:4-8).

BECAUSE angels minister unto him in response to his Heavenly Father's command, being an heir of salvation (Hebrews 1:14; Psalm 103:17-21)

BECAUSE he is an heir to an incorruptible inheritance, undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven, and is kept by the power of God until he comes into possession (1 Peter 1:3-5).

BECAUSE he has the interests of Christ and the work to which he has been called to engage him until the return of his Lord (Ephesians 6:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; 1 Timothy 2:1-6).

BECAUSE he has before him the Blessed Hope of the Lord's imminent return to catch away His saints to comfort him in times of difficulty (Titus 2:13; 1 John 3:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:9-11).

IN CHRIST WE HAVE:

Love that can never be fathomed.

 Life that can never die.

 Union that can never be severed.

 Righteousness that can never be tarnished.

 Peace that can never be understood.

 Joy that can never be diminished.

 Hope that can never be disappointed.

 Glory that can never be clouded.

 Light that can never be darkened.

 Purity that can never be defiled.

 Beauty that can never be marred.

 Wisdom that can never be baffled.

 Resources that can never be exhausted.