Faith: Your Anchor for a Promising Future
Summary
In today's message, we explored the profound truth that if you have your faith, you have your future. This concept is rooted in the understanding that faith is not merely a belief system but a dynamic force that shapes our journey and destiny. In a world filled with unprecedented challenges—political, financial, and spiritual—faith becomes our anchor and guide. We are reminded that our presence here is not accidental; it is a divine calling. God has orchestrated our lives, drawing us to Him through His Spirit, and equipping us with the faith necessary to navigate life's trials.
Faith is multifaceted, serving as a fruit of the Spirit, a gift, a weapon, and our justifier. It is through faith that we access God's grace, and without it, we falter. In the face of adversities like false doctrines, economic crises, and spiritual battles, faith is our steadfast companion. The enemy, the devil, is real and relentless, but our faith empowers us to withstand his attacks. Faith is not contingent on God's actions but on our unwavering trust in Him, as exemplified by Job's declaration, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him."
A significant challenge we face is becoming more problem-conscious than power-conscious. We often see ourselves as grasshoppers in the face of giants, but God has endowed us with the Holy Spirit, the same power that created the universe. This revelation assures us that as long as we do not quit, we cannot be defeated. Faith is not synonymous with miracles; it is the assurance that even when miracles do not occur, we continue to trust and move forward.
Faith fights our fears, facts, and feelings. It combats fear, which is essentially faith in the enemy, and it challenges the overwhelming facts of our circumstances. Faith also transcends our fluctuating feelings, reminding us that our salvation is not based on how we feel but on God's unchanging word. In moments of doubt and despair, we must let our faith rise and fight for us, knowing that God has given us the measure of faith needed to overcome every trial.
Key Takeaways:
- Divine Calling and Faith: Our presence in this world is not by chance but by divine calling. God has drawn us to Him, and our faith is the key to fulfilling our destiny. This faith is not passive; it is active and requires us to trust God even when circumstances are challenging. [06:35]
- Faith as a Multifaceted Force: Faith is depicted in Scripture as a fruit, a gift, a weapon, and our justifier. It is through faith that we access God's grace, and it is essential for overcoming the challenges of life. Without faith, we cannot experience the fullness of God's grace. [07:33]
- Faith vs. Miracles: Faith and miracles are not synonymous. While miracles are extraordinary events, faith is the assurance that sustains us even when miracles do not occur. Faith is what led the Hebrew boys into the fiery furnace and Daniel into the lion's den, trusting in God's presence. [17:02]
- Faith Fights Fear and Facts: Faith combats fear, which is essentially misplaced faith in the enemy. It also challenges the overwhelming facts of our circumstances, reminding us that God is greater than any obstacle we face. [20:08]
- Faith Overcomes Feelings: Our salvation is not based on how we feel but on God's unchanging word. Faith rises above our fluctuating emotions, assuring us of our standing with God even when we don't feel saved. [24:07]
Youtube Chapters:
- [00:00] - Welcome
- [03:18] - Introduction and Scripture Reading
- [04:53] - Title: If You Have Your Faith, You Have Your Future
- [06:03] - Divine Calling and Purpose
- [07:20] - The Nature of Faith
- [08:09] - Challenges of Our Time
- [09:20] - Faith Beyond Circumstances
- [10:25] - Problem vs. Power Consciousness
- [11:20] - Revelation of the Holy Spirit
- [13:12] - The Measure of Faith
- [16:35] - Faith vs. Miracles
- [17:33] - Faith Fights Fear
- [20:08] - Faith Fights Facts
- [23:42] - Faith Overcomes Feelings
- [33:50] - Conclusion and Call to Faith
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide
Bible Reading:
1. 1 John 5:4 - "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith."
2. Ephesians 2:8 - "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."
3. Job 13:15 - "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him."
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Observation Questions:
1. According to 1 John 5:4, what is the victory that overcomes the world, and how is it related to being born of God? [04:06]
2. How does the sermon describe the role of faith in accessing God's grace, as mentioned in Ephesians 2:8? [07:33]
3. What are some of the challenges mentioned in the sermon that believers face today, and how does faith help in confronting these challenges? [08:09]
4. How does the sermon illustrate the difference between faith and miracles using the story of the Hebrew boys and Daniel? [17:02]
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Interpretation Questions:
1. In what ways does the sermon suggest that faith is more than just belief, but a dynamic force in a believer's life? [06:03]
2. How does the sermon explain the concept of being more problem-conscious than power-conscious, and what impact does this have on a believer's faith journey? [10:25]
3. What does the sermon imply about the relationship between faith and feelings, and how should believers respond when their feelings do not align with their faith? [23:42]
4. How does the sermon use Job's declaration, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him," to illustrate unwavering trust in God? [09:38]
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Application Questions:
1. Reflect on a time when you felt more problem-conscious than power-conscious. How can you shift your focus to the power of the Holy Spirit in your current challenges? [10:25]
2. The sermon mentions that faith fights fear, facts, and feelings. Identify one area in your life where fear is prevalent. How can you let your faith combat that fear this week? [17:52]
3. Consider the idea that faith is not dependent on miracles. How can you maintain your faith when you are waiting for a miracle that hasn't happened yet? [16:35]
4. The sermon suggests that our salvation is not based on feelings but on God's unchanging word. How can you remind yourself of this truth when you don't feel "saved"? [23:42]
5. Think about a situation where you felt like a "grasshopper" in the face of a giant. How can you use the revelation of the Holy Spirit's power to change your perspective? [10:39]
6. How can you actively cultivate the measure of faith God has given you to face your current trials? What practical steps can you take to let your faith rise and fight for you? [13:12]
7. Reflect on the sermon’s message about divine calling. How can you live out your faith as an active response to God's calling in your life, even when circumstances are challenging? [06:35]
Devotional
Day 1: Divine Calling Anchored in Faith
Our presence in this world is not by chance but by divine calling. God has drawn us to Him, and our faith is the key to fulfilling our destiny. This faith is not passive; it is active and requires us to trust God even when circumstances are challenging. Our lives are orchestrated by God, and He equips us with the faith necessary to navigate life's trials. In a world filled with unprecedented challenges—political, financial, and spiritual—faith becomes our anchor and guide. We are reminded that our presence here is not accidental; it is a divine calling. [06:35]
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." (Ephesians 2:10, ESV)
Reflection: What specific steps can you take today to actively live out your divine calling, trusting God even when circumstances seem challenging?
Day 2: Faith as a Multifaceted Force
Faith is depicted in Scripture as a fruit, a gift, a weapon, and our justifier. It is through faith that we access God's grace, and it is essential for overcoming the challenges of life. Without faith, we cannot experience the fullness of God's grace. Faith serves as a dynamic force that shapes our journey and destiny. It is multifaceted, serving as a fruit of the Spirit, a gift, a weapon, and our justifier. In the face of adversities like false doctrines, economic crises, and spiritual battles, faith is our steadfast companion. [07:33]
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1, ESV)
Reflection: In what ways can you utilize faith as a weapon and a gift in your current life circumstances?
Day 3: Faith Beyond Miracles
Faith and miracles are not synonymous. While miracles are extraordinary events, faith is the assurance that sustains us even when miracles do not occur. Faith is what led the Hebrew boys into the fiery furnace and Daniel into the lion's den, trusting in God's presence. Faith is not contingent on God's actions but on our unwavering trust in Him. It is the assurance that even when miracles do not occur, we continue to trust and move forward. [17:02]
"By faith, the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned." (Hebrews 11:29, ESV)
Reflection: How can you cultivate a faith that remains steadfast even when you do not see immediate miracles in your life?
Day 4: Faith Fights Fear and Facts
Faith combats fear, which is essentially misplaced faith in the enemy. It also challenges the overwhelming facts of our circumstances, reminding us that God is greater than any obstacle we face. Faith fights our fears, facts, and feelings. It combats fear, which is essentially faith in the enemy, and it challenges the overwhelming facts of our circumstances. [20:08]
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." (2 Timothy 1:7, ESV)
Reflection: Identify a fear or fact in your life that seems overwhelming. How can you apply faith to confront and overcome it today?
Day 5: Faith Overcomes Feelings
Our salvation is not based on how we feel but on God's unchanging word. Faith rises above our fluctuating emotions, assuring us of our standing with God even when we don't feel saved. Faith transcends our fluctuating feelings, reminding us that our salvation is not based on how we feel but on God's unchanging word. In moments of doubt and despair, we must let our faith rise and fight for us. [24:07]
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful." (Hebrews 10:23, ESV)
Reflection: When your feelings fluctuate, how can you remind yourself of God's unchanging promises and let faith guide you?
Quotes
If you are here today and you have been birthed of the spirit of God that you are called to this hour you are not here by an accident your parents may not have planned you but God did and God has called you to this hour and and as such we understand that God calls you to this Apostolic experience. [00:06:08]
Faith is depicted in the scripture as many things it's it's one of it's part of the fruit of the spirit it's one of the gifts of the Spirit it's one of of the weapons of our Warfare it's it's part of our Spiritual armor it is our justifier but most important of all faith is the means by which we appropriate the grace of God. [00:07:20]
I may lose my wealth what little I have I may lose my health but I cannot Lose My Faith because when I lose my faith I lose my future Hallelujah and I intend to make it all the way to glory and something I have to understand about faith is that Faith does not have so much to do with what God does or what God does not do. [00:09:10]
Faith took three Hebrew boys Into the Fire not knowing the fourth man was waiting a miracle would have killed the lions in the den but Faith took a prophet into the Den of Lions not knowing the angel of the Lord had gone before him Miracles are wonderful thank God for miracles but they don't always happen but when the Miracles don't happen that's when our faith steps in. [00:17:02]
Faith will fight your fear and you got to understand 1 John 4 18 said fear hath torment it's not of God hello in fact my grandson was preaching the other day and he made a statement that rocked me back on my heels I never thought of it he said fear is nothing in the world but faith in the enemy. [00:17:33]
The second thing your faith will fight it will fight the facts and sometimes our facts are overwhelming but fear will take Goliath's sword that he intended for you and it will cut Goliath's head off with it there are many illustrations in the Bible about that I mean Abraham the father of many nations a promise that that that had not been fulfilled. [00:20:08]
You cannot live for God depending on your feelings heard one Elder say one time if you live for God depending on your feelings you'll be as nervous as a termite and a yo-yo I am not saved because of how I feel did you hear me I am not saved because of how I feel because I may be the only one in this building but there's sometimes I just don't feel very saved. [00:23:42]
I go back to the word of God and and I see what God wants me and what God has promised me and I tell the devil I don't feel saved I I don't act saved but I'm telling you what I know I am because the word of God says I am and the word is forever settled in heaven and I'm just going to God has already given me the measure of Faith. [00:24:07]
I don't know what somebody said what's going to happen I don't know well I don't know about I I tell you what's going to happen here I'm going to live for God because I have convinced he said he would never leave me he would never forsake me he'd be with me all the way to the end hello and I I am convinced that that there could nothing bigger come on me than the measure of faith. [00:34:09]
When fear comes I'm going to let my faith fight my fear the facts God sometimes they are so overwhelming but I serve a God that says J Jude said now unto him that is able he didn't add anything to that God's able you say brother mullings I you don't understand my fact no I don't I know God's able but you don't understand why happened no I don't but I know God's able. [00:34:50]
I'm telling you he's given you the measure of Faith you just got to let your faith fight the facts you don't understand how I feel today I feel such a sense of loss such a sense of opposition such I don't I don't most of the time I don't know how to commiserate with how people feel I'm not there but I will tell you this if you will allow that Measure of Faith to rise up in you it will fight your feelings. [00:35:22]
You're not right with God because of how you feel feel you're not Rapture Ready because of how you feel cuz there's going I'm sorry sister there's going to be a lot of times in your life that you don't feel saved but you're not going to live for God based on your feelings you're going to live for him according to his word and knowing that that that that he is. [00:36:01]
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