VISIBLE FAITH
There must always be a dynamic and visible component to our
faith. The Word declares that, “Faith, if it hath not works is dead,
being alone.” (James 2:17) In other words, it is impossible to
truthfully proclaim the presence of faith in the absence of a proactive and
appropriate response. Indeed, faith moves us, which in turn, moves God! Just
as the Word of God is
“alive and active,” faith,
too, is a living and breathing reality that ushers us into the presence and
power of Almighty God. (Hebrews 4:12) In this sense, we can conclude
that Faith is the ‘first
cousin’ of The Word, i.e. it
releases the awesome effects of The Word within our daily realities and
responsibilities.
Kingdom Principle Number One: Faith is voice-activated. Unquestionably, faith is
received and initiated “by hearing…the Word of God.” (Romans
10:17) Therefore, when we fail to read and meditate on the Word, we automatically
consign ourselves to situational frustration and failure. On the other
hand, whenever we embrace and observe the Word, (which is tantamount to honoring
The Living Word, Jesus Christ), we position ourselves for the unqualified
victory that emerges from released faith. (St. John 1:1 and I John
5:4) As mandated by Almighty God in Joshua 1:8, “This book
of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein
day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written
therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have
good success.” Take note that we are required to reflect upon the Word, to speak the Word and to act
upon the Word in order to engage our divine purpose and destiny.
Kingdom Principle Number Two: Faith is action-activated. For scriptural
confirmation, let’s look in on a miracle wrought by our ultimate example, Jesus
Christ.
Mark 2:1-4
1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was
noised that he was in the house.
2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no
room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the
word unto them.
3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of
four.
4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered
the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed
wherein the sick of the palsy lay.
One might argue that this sick man would never have been
healed if his companions had chosen the route of apathy and
indifference. The mere fact that they dared do something bold and radical caught the
attention of The Great Physician and initiated a commensurate healing response.
Kingdom Principle Number Three: Faith moBILIZEs a Word that expands OUR possibilities. The
man stricken of palsy might have envisioned a life of absolute restriction and
limitation. However, the faith of his companions moving in tandem
with his personal faith, (because it took great faith on his part to allow
others to lift him and his bed to the rooftop), provoked not only a physical
healing, but A Spiritual Word that
forever changed his circumstances.
Mark 2:5,10-12
5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive
sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)
11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go
thy way into thine house.
12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all;
insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
What the multitude “SAW” was the unlimited power of God
focused and flowing freely through the powerful prism of personal faith. Indeed, FAITH IS VISIBLE. So, my friend, what are you doing…right
now…to demonstrate and display faith to THE OBJECT of your faith? Think about it. ALMIGHTY GOD is watching, waiting and willing
to work miraculously on your behalf!
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