05/04/2020
RECONCILIATION HOUSE BIBLE STUDY
TOPIC: WALK BY FAITH
Text: 2Cor5:7
Introduction: In the mist of this crisis which is causing panic for many, God has made adequate provisions not just for our survival, but actually for us to thrive. But we can only access this treasures by faith. These provisions are not only outward supplies, but also inner fortifications to help us remain strong and steady in the face of the storms of the end time. We are to live by faith or be estranged from God (Heb10:38).
Understanding faith
Heb11:1 It is our initial reality in the spirit, which precede the ‘tangible’ experience. As a cheque before cash. Heb11:13 Persuasion that what God has spoken is true and will come to pass. It is the only means to receive from God and relate with Him. Heb11:6.
Faith is spiritual, not soulish 2Cor4:13.
Growing in faith
Originates and grows from the life received from the word of God. Rom10:17, Col1:5. It is the planted word (James 1:21) that grows to birth faith.
Depends on the depth of revelation about he who has promised Heb11:6, Heb11:11, 17-19
Exercise: Grows by acting on the word Luk17:5-6
Hindrances to faith and how to overcome them
Walking by sight (2cor4:18) living by sunlight rather than God’s light (Is60:19). This is when our reality is based on what we can see (peter looking at the waves, Joshua depending on report on Ai, etc)
Turn to God and his word 2pet1:19. Draw reality from the word, develop intimacy (Ps1:1-3)
Unbelief: difficulty in receiving the word of faith, because of a hard heart. Mark16:14
Ask for a broken heart, labour in prayers Heb4:6,11, Mark9:24
Doubt: the war from the soul level against faith. (emotions, thoughts, reasoning) James1:6-8
Bring every thought to obedience to the truth. 1cor10:4-5
Worries: makes the word of God unfruitful Matt13:22, matt6:24,31-33.
Discover El Roi Gen16:13, 1Pet5:7
Fears (a major tool of the devil develop to s***f out faith) Is 57:11. it clouds the knowledge of God and glorifies the Devil. Fear can become a spirit (demonic oppression) contends with faith in the spirit. 2Tim1:7
Seek God Ps34:4, deliver yourself 2Tim1:7
Fruits of faith
Pleasant fellowship with God Heb11:6
Means of inheriting God’s promise Heb6:12
Standing firm in our walk with God 2Cor1:24
Victory over the Devil Eph6:16, 1Pet5:8-9
Harvest of Grace Rom5:2
Fruitful ministry Rom12:3, 1thes1:3
Conclusion: we will live unfruitful oppressed and deprived lives if we cannot walk in faith, therefore lets lay aside all weights and all that can hinder our faith. What God has for us is beyond whatever can come against us. May the lord strengthen our faith in this season.