For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:16b-17
I am committed to not only reading and studying the word, but listening to different preachers via CDs or videos. It’s nothing like hearing a rich and inspiring word that speaks to your right now situations and circumstances to give you a new perspective and help bring you up and out of whatever we are minds have been muddling in and over (jobs, children, finances, sickness, etc.). It aids in helping not only to enlighten but to remind us of who we are and who we serve and WHO is in control. The word is alive, full of energy and vigor and it’s always fresh. I have heard some good word over the past couple of days that really encouraged my heart and put a little extra pep in my step, more stride in my glide, and some additional moves in my Holy Ghost groove!
We must learn throughout our walk that we must guard our hearts and minds and not allow the cares and the woes of the world infiltrate our process of thinking. He will not only wreak havoc if we allow him but will in turn have you convinced to do or say some things and before you know it, you’ve done it. If we could ask those who have committed heinous crimes or committed suicide, they would tell you that it all began with a thought. The scripture tells us in 2 Corinthians 10:5, to cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. We have to do this continually because the enemy is always presenting us with something; he will take advantage of any and every situation and use anyone that will let him, shut him down at all cost.
If we stay in the word of God and constantly feed our spirit by hearing it, whether by reading or by listening, this is what will keep us in spite of all else going on in and around us. The word speaks to all things that concern us; hearing the word strengthens our faith and thus and gives hope to continue on. Henry said it best, “the beginning, progress, and strength of faith is by hearing. But it is only hearing the word, as the word of God that will strengthen faith. So, whose report will you believe? I can tell you I’m going to believe the report of the Lord! If God’s word says it, then that settles it for me.
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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