The Scriptures are all powerful in breaking down strongholds, raising up those who are pressed down, and guiding us into experiencing the Lord’s victory over all things. In this segment we set forth a series of subjects with appropriate Scriptures that strengthen faith, and lead to overcoming in the Lord.
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“…that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith…” Eph 3:16-17.
The life of Jesus abiding in us is received by faith. Faith believes the word of God, accepting those things not actually seen or experienced as though they were. The word says that by the life of Christ in us, we can accomplish that which we are incapable of in our own capacity. So, when we are confronted with situations that are beyond us, by faith we act believing that Jesus will release His life-giving power in our circumstances to fulfil our needs. Faith grows as we experience the blessings of life from Christ.
“For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.” Col 2:9-10.
All the attributes of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are in the Lord Jesus Christ, and He is in us. The fullness of the Godhead is at Christ’s disposal to meet our needs. There is nothing impossible for Him, and in no way can He fall short. Paul says that we are complete in Him, lacking nothing. That is, we are completely equipped by Christ’s life in us to meet every situation that befalls us. Paul says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil 4:13.
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Gal 2:20-21 [KJV]
Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.” John 12:24-25. In our case the grain is our ‘old man’ or carnal self-orientated nature that must be ‘put off,’ by declaring it to be crucified with Christ. This paves the way for it to be put to death by the Spirit. The life of Jesus in us is then released, and enabled to bear much fruit without our fleshly interference.
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Heb 11:1-2.
Substance means the essential ingredient, without which it is impossible to receive the things hoped for. Faith is necessary to receive all spiritual blessings, such as salvation.
The evidence of the working of faith appears after we act on our belief. E.g. After our confession of salvation, we receive the Holy Spirit.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the GIFT OF GOD, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Eph 2:8-10.
Firstly, we see that faith is a spiritual blessing imparted by God. When God sees an open heart that is seeking truth, He directs that person to the truth, and imparts a measure of faith to receive it.
“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” Rom 12:3-4.
Unfortunately, there is a possibility, for those who have been used by God to impart spiritual blessings, to have spiritual pride, or an exalted opinion of oneself. Paul puts the record straight, all have been given a measure of faith.
This should silence those who bemoan the fact that they have no faith, ALL have been given a measure of faith, so the question should be how to activate it and use it.
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Gal 2:20. KJV.
The King James Version of this reading says that we live by the faith OF the Son of God, whereas other versions translate it as faith in the Son of God. Both translations are valid, but that of the King James Version places us on more solid ground. Jesus dwells within us, and His faith is manifested in us. We may draw on His faith rather than trying to stir up our own.
“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” Mark 11:24.
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Heb 11:6.
Mark 11:24. Heb 11:6.
Faith and belief go hand in hand Time and time again Jesus said in effect, ‘let it be according to what you believe.’ A foundational rock on which faith stands is a belief in the almighty power of God that can accomplish all things, and His personal love for us that continually reaches out to satisfy our needs.
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