December 29, 2016 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

I Want More Faith!

So often we ask God to increase our faith. We all want to trust Him more and have His purposes accomplished in our lives. There are two spiritual traits that process and increase our faith, and will support you when you need to activate your faith.

“Without faith we cannot please God,” we know this because it is stated in the Bible. Also, Jesus said, “Will the Son of God find faith on the earth when He returns?” Jesus was concerned about His church having faith to connect and accomplishing His will before He returns.

We know things will be very bad before Christ’s return. So bad, Scripture says, that no one will be able to do the work of God before Christ returns. Satan (the Antichrist) will be in control. Just like Jesus said at his crucifixion that this was Satan’s hour; before Christ’s return, Satan will have his hour again.

There is one thing, however, we all can have even when it is again a time of Satan’s dark-glory. God’s Peace knows no limits and does not care about circumstances. I have said this before and will say it again, “Get out of the boat and into the storm.” Jesus is in the storm walking on the raging waters; He is not in the boat. We must go to Him walking on the waves of the storm.

It is peace that can take you to Jesus during difficult times. When Peter got scared he began to sink—his faith to walk was vanishing. Often it is our worry, fear, doubt or unbelief that limits and keeps our faith from working. No peace, no faith—it’s just that simple.

Peace comes before and can be the spark that initiates the beginnings of faith working in our life. If I were asking for more faith, I would first ask God for His peace. The Bible says God’s peace, “Which goes beyond all understanding and will keep your mind and heart connected to God.” God’s peace helps you in making decisions. You will not respond to God if you are confused or scared—no peace, no decision, no faith.

One also needs God’s prosperity to increase one’s faith. Prosperity gives each of us strength to do what God is asking us to do. God’s prosperity is embedded in your spiritual health: mental soundness and personal freedom.

Often we are trying to have faith but either our weaknesses or Satan’s resistance binds us. Without freedom in God’s prosperity we cannot respond to God’s requests—we cannot respond in faith. God’s prosperity gives us financial, physical and spiritual freedom.

Peace and prosperity are prerequisites to having and operating in faith. Got faith, want faith—get peace and prosperity. We must pray consistently for the peace and prosperity of God’s church and for Israel—this is God’s will. Peace before faith and prosperity (freedom) before God’s will to take place. Come on Church, pray!

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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