Praying In Faith

                          Background Reading:

“And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.” Lk 17:6

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Rom 10:17

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Heb 11:1

“For by it the elders obtained a good report. Heb 11:2

“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” Heb 11:3

“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” Heb 11:4

“By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.” Heb 11:5

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Heb 11:6

“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.” Jam 1:6

“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost” Jude 1:20

“ And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:” 1 John 5:14

“And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.” 1 John 5:15

Central Verse: “ Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Mk 11:24

“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” Mk 11:25

“But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.” Mk 11:26

Introduction:

Prayer is most effective when combined with faith. Faith must be activated in partnership with God to achieve supernatural power and supernatural results. Prayer is an act of faith that establishes a connection between the believer and the Father, who hears and responds to his petitions in accordance with the released faith. Many believers desire a miraculous breakthrough, yet many are unwilling to take the necessary steps. He/she must not allow anything to hinder communion with the God of all flesh, who is omnipotent, omniscient, and able to do abundantly more than all that believers can ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).

Discussion:

We have a lovely, loving, and compassionate Heavenly Father who cares for and loves all of His children. He stated that all souls belong to Him: "Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also is the soul of the son mine; the soul that sinneth, it shall l die" (Ezekiel 18:4). Without faith, it is impossible to please God, according to Hebrews 11:6. It is wrong to be in need and refuse to seek your Father for what you require.

Do you not recognize that your Heavenly Father is aware of your needs? Don't you, the believer, realize that if the earthly father provides for his children, your heavenly Father undoubtedly desires to provide for you? Peter informs the believer that God has provided him with everything he needs to exist on earth and for his spirit man, but He wants his children to ask for what they require. Ask with faith, and you will receive; but, asking must be accompanied by faith.

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). Faith is the mechanism by which the invisible becomes visible. Therefore, when a believer prays with faith, he must prepare his heart to receive the things he prayed for, the things he hoped to see or experience.

“Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.” Matt 21:18

“And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.” Matt 21:19

“And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!” Matt 21:20

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.” Matt 21:21

“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matt 21:22

Jesus and His disciples were walking when they came across a fig tree with gorgeous leaves. He noticed He was hungry, so He went to the fig tree to gather some figs. To His dismay, there were no figs present, only leaves. He talked to the fig tree and cursed it, demanding that it never again grow fruit.

The following day, as He and His disciples passed by the fig tree, they observed its demise. The leaves were wilted, the branches were devoid of foliage, and the trunk was lifeless.

Conclusion:

The fig tree died because all of Jesus' actions are motivated by faith in the Father. He demonstrated to the disciples how to have absolute faith in God in all that they did. Even on the cross, he placed his trust in God. As believers, we must follow his example by praying in faith and placing our trust in God.

When we pray to the Father, we must remember that He is our Creator and has our best interests in mind. Nothing is impossible for Him, and those who seek Him, serve Him, and obey Him will be rewarded. His desire is already for us to be healthy in our minds, bodies, relationships, and finances.

Questions:

Why is it necessary to use faith when you pray? Have you been petitioning God for something, but nothing has occurred? Do you pray daily, but nothing seems to change?

Faith is the key to God answering your prayers.

The significance of faith is letting go of your prayers.

It is the affirmation that "whatever is meant to be will be." God is most wise. If it is destined for me, I will obtain it. If not, it is acceptable. 

Everything is well."

Now, it can be difficult to live by faith at times. After all, why would you ask God for assistance if you were content with never receiving it?

To begin, let me say that faith is not synonymous with giving up.

You are not abandoning God...or your dreams.

You are instead acknowledging that everything is fine and will remain so because God has your best interests in mind.

Faith is remembering that there are only two things necessary to obtain God's assistance: pray and receive.

Instead, you should focus on what you want.

You must have faith that everything will be okay and that God will answer your prayers.

The more optimistic and hopeful you are that your prayer will be answered, the more faith you have in its realization... the greater your faith in God. The objective is not to stop thinking about what you prayed for, but rather to feel good whenever you do. Simply release all doubts that your prayer will be answered. Put your trust in God. Luke 17:6 "And the Lord said, If you had faith as small as a mustard seed, you could command this sycamore tree to be uprooted and planted in the sea, and it would obey you.

  1. What happens when you pray in faith?

The vast majority of Christians are aware of what Christ did on the cross and what he will do when he returns in glory. What may be less clear to some of us is the ongoing work that Jesus continues to perform for us.

The answer to this question is that Jesus Christ intercedes on our behalf.

Since he always lives to make intercession for them, he is able to save to the uttermost all those who approach God through him. (Hebrews 7:25)

Christ Jesus is the one who died, who was raised from the dead, who is seated at the right hand of God, and who is indeed interceding for us. (Romans 8:34)

The literal definition of intercede is to move or pass between.

[1] It is to serve as an intermediary between two parties. This is currently what Jesus Christ is doing! He stands between us and the Father, bringing us to him and maintaining our relationship with him. He lives solely for this! He is always actively engaged in this ministry for our benefit. This is his ongoing work.

Our Magnificent  High Priest

Jesus accomplished everything necessary for your salvation on the cross. All that he accomplished on the cross is applied to all believers in heaven. And he does this by presenting you as his own to the Father! He presents you to the Father, who recognizes you in him.

"There is no living Christian whose name Christ has not mentioned to the Father."

[2] Jesus Christ is seated at the Father's right hand, and he is there for you.

We have a great High Priest who bears our names on his heart into the presence of the Father, so that the Father sees us in Christ, in his cherished Son. God accepts you in Christ as one who is clad in his righteousness. When you pray as someone redeemed by Christ, God will hear you.

But what does this look like?

What Occurs During Prayer

The eighth chapter of Revelation is comparable to a movie that cuts back and forth between two simultaneous events—in heaven and on earth. The camera pans from one to the other to illustrate what occurs in heaven when Christians pray on earth.

In the first scene, the seals are broken in heaven.

When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was approximately a half-hour of silence in heaven. (Rev 8:1)

Something that has been concealed or sealed is revealed; a secret is revealed.

Christ, the Lamb, lifts the veil to provide us with a glimpse of what occurs in heaven. When the veil is lifted, all of creation takes a collective breath. The camera then transitions from the scene in heaven to what is occurring on earth.

Christians are praying in Act II.

The prayers of all the saints… (Revelation 8:3)

Saints are in prayer. The term saints is used in the Bible to refer to anyone who, through faith in Christ, has become a child of God and possesses the Holy Spirit. However, what happens when believers pray?

Christian prayers are made fragrant in the third scene.

When Christians pray on earth, something occurs in heaven. Our prayers ascend to heaven, but before they reach God's throne, something transpires to them en route. What transpires renders them powerful and effective.

And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand. Rev 8:3-4

The sweet aroma of incense overpowers the stench of anything that is stale or stinky. In the Old Testament, God commanded Aaron, the high priest, to burn incense at the prayer-offering site (Exodus 30:6, 7). This served as a reminder to the people that the place where prayers would be offered on their behalf required the fragrance of God's mercy.

The eighth chapter of Revelation applies this Old Testament image to contemporary Christian prayer. Our prayers are scented with perfume as they ascend to the Father.

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When you pray, you will frequently feel that your requests are insufficient: Am I requesting the right things? Am I asking in the proper manner? Am I asking with the proper intentions? Here, we are told that our weak, stumbling, and frequently feeble prayers are perfumed so that the odor of all that is stale, unworthy, confused, foolish, or wrong is removed.

Our prayers are sanctified by the Lord himself so that, despite their apparent inadequacy, they become potent and effective when received by the Father.

Jesus lives to empower our feeble, stumbling prayers. He separates us from the Father. Our feeble prayers are sanctified and made fragrant by the blood of Jesus, so that the stuttering prayers of people like us carry weight before the Most High God!

Fourth act: the results of prayer on earth.

“And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.” Rev 8:5

Christ adds sweetness to the prayers of believers, which cause things to occur on earth. When you see and believe this, you will be truly motivated to pray, even when you feel that your prayers are weak. This truth has the potential to revolutionize your prayer life.

Pray with Self-Assurance

Friends, here is a marvelous truth that should provide us with the greatest motivation to pray:

“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.” Heb 4:14

Jesus Christ is your great High Priest and the answer to your feelings of unworthiness. It is his great work to present you to the Father in himself, to provide you with everything you need, and to sweeten your prayers with the merits of his blood so that they are effective before God.

And since you have a great High Priest, there is no reason for you to be hesitant and ask, "Who am I to pray?" I am unworthy. There is no point in my praying because I stumble around aimlessly and have no idea what I'm doing. No! You have a great High Priest, and if you are a follower of Jesus, you can confidently approach God.

Therefore, "let us confidently approach the throne of grace" in order to receive mercy and find grace to help in times of need (Hebrews 4:16).

  1. Why does fear cancel faith?

The belief that something or someone poses a threat is the source of fear. We can all recall experiencing this damaging emotion at some point, and we are aware of how it hinders our capacity to complete necessary tasks. Fear is never acceptable, especially if it prevents us from performing God's mission. However, relying on His Word in this area gives us the ability to conquer and move forward.

We are not regular humans, but God's own sons/daughters. When we sincerely believe this, we are liberated from fear. "For you have not received again the spirit of slavery to cause dread, but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, by which we cry, 'Abba, Father'" (Romans 8:15). The spirit of dread weakens our determination and causes us to retreat. The Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome any misfortune or difficulty that may arise.

The devil is the source of fear, and it is the enemy of our faith. It is in direct opposition to the Word. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a clear mind (2 Timothy 1:7). When we are hesitant to do something we know we should do, we must pause and meditate on this passage. Meditation on it offers us bravery and strength.

Satan use fear as a tool to undermine our faith. He wants us to mistrust and question all God says. If he can convince us to lose faith, he can dissuade us from trusting God. God, however, is the epitome of love; when we are in Him, we are secure from the emotional damage that fear can do. "There is no fear in love; however, perfect love casts out fear, since fear brings suffering. "He who fears is not perfected in love" (1 John 4:18).

When we feel the icy grip of terror in the pit of our stomachs, we are unable to have the peace of mind that God desires for us. God does not desire deficiency in any form, especially a lack of serenity. Jesus was sent to bring us peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. "Let not your heart be worried or terrified" (John 14:27).

Life can deliver us hardship at any time, but as Christians, we have no need to fear it. God desires for us a life that is never passive or timid. It is packed with awe, excitement, and adventure, but victory predominates. "The thief simply comes to steal, murder, and destroy. "I am come so they may have and enjoy life, and have it to the full (until it overflows)" (John 10:10, AMPC).

God will always be there for us when we need Him. He delivers us from harm regardless of the circumstances. Our complete confidence in His power and readiness to rescue us in times of need offers us comfort. "When I am terrified, I shall rely on you" (Psalm 56:3). Fear and trust are incompatible; God's trust is much more potent.

We are not required to endure fear. Living according to God's will for our lives protects us against it. The courage He grants us is not the absence of fear, but the ability to overcome it. This is the essence of a victorious existence.

1. Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.

Fearful individuals block themselves off from the flow of power. From the depths of your existence, possibly even the life-force of the universe itself, comes a flow of strength in response to your boldness and willingness to let go.

2. Deny adverse conditions.
Do not say or think, "The odds are stacked against me" or "Things don't look good." Realize that a person is frequently defeated not so much by the facts of a certain situation as by his negative interpretation of those facts. Every difficulty has an inherent benefit. You should believe that.

3. See and constantly picture good outcomes.
By visualizing positive outcomes, you really bring positive factors into action, both within yourself and in the outside world.

Essential Thought:

When we pray in Fatih, we anticipate results because our religion necessitates outcomes.

Ricardo McGee

This individual is a highly motivated and divinely chosen individual who serves as a preacher, prophet, evangelist, teacher, activist, and creator of Messianic Ministries in the 21st century. An adept and charismatic young clergyman with a persuasive message. The individual possesses a range of roles and qualities, including being an intercessor, prayer warrior, marriage counselor, servant leader, armor bearer, and having exceptional ability to speak with practical relevance.

Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Church Ministry (2002) and graduated with Honors, distinguishing himself as one of the foremost leaders among his peers. The ministry has been accompanied by numerous signs and wonders, which have occurred as a direct consequence of the proclamation of the Gospel and its acceptance via faith. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel extensively, including worldwide, thanks to the benevolence of God.

As an activist, he advocates for and takes action to bring about social, political, economic, and environmental reforms in order to create positive changes in societies. His activism encompasses various methods, including community organizing, lobbying elected authorities, and engaging in demonstrative activism at both local and international levels.

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