Faith is Active – Alive

A brilliant insight into faith from Jessie Campbell (godrules-faithfilled.blogspot.com), a member of The Mission.

I finally get it! This faith thing. I never understood until now why you thanked God and praised Him for the answer to prayer before you received the answer. It’s not to placate God so He’ll do as you ask, no it’s call things that are not as if they are. You actually activate in yourself, by thanking Him, not just a deep faith but an overwhemlming joy for what He has done. It makes it real and therefore what is already yours can be received. It’s as if the door of your heart opens and the gift can enter. I wish I could explain the emotion that is linked to it. It’s an overwhelming sense of joy; you’re no longer under oppression or just hoping, or doubt; it’s real because He said it and He has done it and when you thank Him your agreeing with not just the promise but His very character.

I have fallen in love with God all over again as I realize what He has actually given us; not just authority over the power of the enemy. That’s just the beginning of realising all His promises are yes and amen; that’s just the starting point of living in victory. No wonder the Good News is sooooooo good! He is the one who is exceedingly, abundantly more than we can think or ask for. WOW! I just am enthralled by what He has really done, given us the weapons to not just bamboozle the enemy but bring our dearest dreams to life. My new motto for God is The Giver and Maker of Dreams (not He gives and takes away).