
Faith
is a force that only exists in the spirit world. It is a force of energy
that can move mountains. Paul defines it as the substance of things
hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
One of
the greatest manifestations of faith is when David took on Goliath in
combat. It is clear that the Holy Spirit orchestrated events so that
David brought food to his brothers at the battle front. The Israelite
army was paralyzed by fear and no one wanted to challenge the Philistine
giant.
God
wanted the Philistines removed from the Promised Land. Faith was infused
into David, who became fearless to take on the Philistine champion.
David responsibility lay in slinging the stone, God was going to do the
rest.
The
mustard seed is one of the smallest seeds in creation. Yet it produces
unexpected largeness from something that starts so small. A small amount
of faith in a Christian is matched by enormous energy from the Holy
Spirit and this is the power that can move mountains. The purpose of
faith is to know that God loves you and that He will reward those who
diligently seek Him.
Jesus
stilled a storm on the Sea of Galilee and cursed a fig tree. In both
instances, the action occurred with just a few words. The sea
immediately calmed and fig tree was dead the next day. This message will
change your spiritual life if you are open to believing that God loves
you and that He wants to work miracles through you.
Operating in this gift of the Holy Spirit – or any other for that matter
– is exciting because it means you are in God’s will and He is choosing
to use you for something particular. It is wonderful knowing that the
path you’re on is sanctioned by God and receiving His blessing in the
form of one of the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit.
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Scriptures together Sunday morning at 9:00 AM PST.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor John S. Torell




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