Matthew 21:21-22 – “Jesus replied, “Listen to the truth. If you do not doubt God’s power and speak out of faith’s fullness, you can also speak to a tree and it will wither away. Even more than that, you could say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and be thrown into the sea’ and it will be done. ²² Everything you pray for with the fullness of faith you will receive!”

As I read in Matthew from chapters 17-21, several things kept repeating themselves—healing, deliverance, authority, and faith.

We make faith mysterious and intentionally or unintentionally, consciously, or subconsciously blame God when we do not receive the desired answer.

It is NEVER God’s fault.  That is absolute.  We seek justification for why we did not receive it.  We say, “God knows best!”  Yes, He does, but He never contradicts Himself.   Jesus died for our salvation, and it is never God’s will not to save.  Yet in healing, deliverance, provision, etc., we say it must not have been God’s will.   Chapter and verse, please!

Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. Did He defeat the devil?  Absolutely!  Then, why would Jesus take the stripes and revoke the curse, which was death, sickness, disease, and poverty, but will not give us what Jesus died to achieve?  He said repeatedly, “If you believe in your heart, you receive what you ask.”

I’ve been seeking the key to understanding and not bringing condemnation to myself or others.  Understanding so I can pray effectively, live victoriously, and manifest Kingdom Life now.

That key is the heart.  Not the mind but the heart.   The mind filters what gets into the heart.  If we develop negative thinking and adopt thinking that justifies failure, the heart is not exposed to truth and expectation.

I’m not there yet, but I’m pressing in.  If God makes a declaration or issues a promise, I am determined to believe it, seek it, and not be distracted.  I will guard my thoughts and words to focus on the promise rather than what I see or feel.  Either I believe God and act like He is telling the truth, or I do not.  I’ve had miraculous healing, deliverance, guidance, and provision.  Sadly, those have not been the norm, but the unusual.

God can not lie. Therefore, if He says or promises anything, it is 100% reliable.   My cry is for me, you, and everyone to recalibrate our brains, restructure our words, and renew our anticipation in Him. 

It is Finished!  That means nothing more needs to be done for us to receive God’s promises now! Total Victory is available and attainable today!

Lord, let today manifest Your truth in our lives.