Redeeming The Time Ministries - SA

Bible study: Faith Basics part 1.

Hebrews 11: 1. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2. For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. 6. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Faith is in the now (present and not future). A lot of Christians operate in the 'hope mode' and confuse it with the 'faith mode'.

Hope puts things into the future. It shall be well. I shall be healed. Hopefully it will turn out well. That is all in the future.

Faith is in the now. It is well. I am healed. Things are definitely turning out well. Faith takes what is in the future into the present. Even when in the physical, things look bad faith speaks positively.

Our opening scripture says Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not not seen.

The basis of our faith is the Word of God and the fact that God can neither lie nor fail.

Romans 10: 17. So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Faith in God comes from hearing the Word of God. The fact that God cannot lie makes one takes the Word of God at face value. What the Word says is what God has promised. The more we hear the Word the more we understand the will of God. Our understanding of the will of God gives the substance of things hoped for in any situation.
If there is anyone sick, understanding that healing is the bread of children makes one sure that when hands are laid on the sick, the sick get healed.

Mark 16: 18. They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

From understanding the scripture, one becomes confident that healing will definitely manifest with the laying on of hands. So when a sick person is brought to a believer, the believer has proof that healing will manifest before he even lays his hands on the sick. He is sure God will heal the sick from the onset. The same applies for any situation.

1 John 5: 14. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15. And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

The confidence in God and His Word is our faith. When one has the confidence in one's God it is called faith. One can boldly declare the end from the beginning. One can have assurance of the outcome of any request made unto God.

Child of God, do you understand faith? Do you operate in the faith mode?
Without faith we cannot please God. It is not how much we cry that moves God. It is our faith that moves God.

Bible Study
Learning to pray effectively Part 2.
Praying as an individual

John 15: 7. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

There are guidelines to praying as an individual.
1) One must clearly identify what they want to receive from God.

2) One should find scripture that supports their requests and ask from the Father in the name of Jesus. John 16: 23. And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.


3) One should meditate on the Word that supports their request and defend it from the devil because it will be challenged.

Mark 11: 24. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

The Bible teaches that when one prays, one should believe that they have received it and they shall have what they have asked. Confession proceeds Manifestation. You believe then you receive. A lot of people prefer to receive and believe later. There is no exercise of faith to that. The Bible requires one to believe that what one has asked for from God one has received. Even if in the physical the answer may take long, the point of receiving is not when you see what you asked for, it is when you pray and believed.

The devil or your thoughts may say :So you think God has answered you?
Vocally confess what the Word that supports your scripture says. Your answer should include (It is written.....). Speak back the Word to your situation. Never allow yourself to see failure. See the desired outcome.
4) Thank God for the answered prayer.

Example of how to ask God for R30 000.
The scripture to use would be Phillipians 4:19 and John 16:23 and 24.
One would pray like this:

Father in the name of Jesus, I come before the throne of grace today. I am asking for R30 000 from you my God. Your word in Philippians 4:19 says 'My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus'. I receive from you knowing that all my need has been met. Your Word in John 16:23 and 24 says when I ask in the name of Jesus I will receive that my joy may be full. I receive in Jesus name Amen.
Devil take your hands off my money in Jesus name. The blood of Jesus is against you.
Angels, you who hearken to the voice of God. Are you not ministering spirits sent to minister for the heirs of salvation (Hebrews 1:14)? Depart you ministering spirits and cause my money to come in Jesus name.

Stay blessed child of God