The word of The LORD came to me in a strong way during our January 5 Sunday service, letting us know that this is our championship year! Since that time, I have been preaching about how to develop championship faith—a strong faith that refuses to quit until it sees the desired result!
Hebrews 10:38-39 (New King James Version) is a powerful faith scripture that says: “Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” I like The Message Bible of verse 39: “But we’re not quitters who lose out. Oh, no! We’ll stay with it and survive, trusting all the way.”
Our lives are sustained by an absolute trust in God and His WORD. No matter what your situation, just stop and remind yourself of God’s faithfulness. Then, stand on His WORD and receive exactly what you need. Philippians 4:19 in the Amplified Bible, Classic Edition says, “And my God will liberally supply
(fill to the full) your EVERY need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Say, “I take that by faith!”
Thank you for your supply of the Spirit here at EMIC, and your willingness to pray for us! Pastor Terri and I are standing in agreement with you for the fullness of God’s provision in every area of your life. Say out loud, “My every need is met, every bill paid and every debt wiped out, with more than enough left over.
I take that by the force of faith!” Faith is a powerful force of the re-created human spirit.
“Faith is not the product of reason but of the reborn human spirit. It is not the product of the mind but of the heart. Faith is a power force, a tangible force and a conductive force. It will move and change things. It will change the human body. It will change your circumstances.”—Kenneth Copeland
Let’s take a look at the various forces of faith.
Faith Force No. 1: THE POWER TO REMOVE
Mark 11:22-23 says: “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou REMOVED, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.” Faith has the power to remove the mountains in our lives. What obstacles are staring you in the face? What needs to be moved out of the way that hinders your walk with God? Say, “Mountain, in the Name of Jesus—be REMOVED, and be cast into the sea RIGHT NOW!”
Faith Force No. 2: THE POWER TO RECEIVE
In Mark 11:24, Jesus said, “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe ye RECEIVE them, and ye shall have them.” The Greek definition of receive means “to take with much force; to seize with a grip which cannot be shaken off.” For instance, according to Proverbs 4:20-23, the force of faith that comes from The WORD of God and into your heart brings life and health to your flesh. Above all that you do, keep your heart full of The WORD. Why? Because out of the heart come the forces, or issues, necessary to live this life successfully. Diligently protect and nourish your spirit. Feed your
heart with God’s WORD, and the force of faith will issue out of your heart and work whenever it is needed.
Faith Force No. 3: THE POWER TO RELEASE
In Mark 11:25, Jesus declared, “And when ye stand praying, forgive (or you could say the word “RELEASE”) if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive (RELEASE) you [of] your trespasses.” It takes the force of faith to release unforgiveness. Hebrews 12:1-2 tells us to “lay aside every
weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.”
“Father, by the force of faith in Jesus’ Name and in His WORD, I RELEASE everyone of every offense, hurt and evil thing done to me. I cut that cord of offense or unforgiveness holding me, and I let it go forever! I am free!”
Faith Force No. 4: THE POWER TO RAISE UP
We will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on April 20. God’s faith was the power that RAISED UP Jesus from the pit of hell. He shouted, “It is enough! The price has been paid. Loose Him and let Him go!” Romans 8:11 tells us: “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that RAISED UP Christ from the dead shall also quicken [make alive] your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” According to Ephesians 2:6 (NKJV), Jesus “RAISED US UP TOGETHER, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Whatever needs to be removed, received, released or raised up in your life, do it with the force of faith. Seize it with a grip which cannot be shaken off. Remember,
you are an undefeated champion in Christ because of what Jesus did for us.
Releasing the force of faith with you,
Pastor George
