Today's "Faith To Faith" devotional by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland is another great message for believers!
Get Yourself Together
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Amos 3:3
When it comes to faith, a lot of believers feel like they
have one foot nailed to the ground. No matter how hard they try, they just
can't seem to make any progress.
If you'll watch them, you can see why. They literally
haven't "gotten themselves together." One minute they'll be telling
you, "Oh yes, amen, I believe the Word," and the next minute they'll
be spouting unbelief like it's going out of style. "I know God says He'll
prosper us, but I'll tell you what, my business is doing so badly, it's about
to give me ulcers. I can't sleep at night for worrying."
Dig a little deeper and you may find out that they've pulled
their actions out of line with the Word as well. "Well, you understand,
brother, I can't possibly tithe with my income like it is. I'd go
under!"
Faith just won't work for a person like that.
You see, you're a triune being. You are a spirit. You have a
soul, which consists of your mind, will and emotions. And you live in a
body. Each of those areas has a specific role to play in your faith walk. You
have to get all three in agreement before you can go anywhere at all!
Start by feeding your spirit on the Word of God. Just like
the body produces physical strength when you nourish it with food, the spirit
produces spiritual strength when you nourish it with the Word. That spiritual
strength is called faith. Develop that faith, and instead of your spirit being
dominated by the other two areas, it will be the one in charge.
Next, bring your soul in line. Set your mind on "things
above." Meditate on the Word until your thoughts begin to agree with it. Keep
your attention on it until even your emotions yield.
Finally, bring your body in line. Once you truly get your
spirit and soul established on the Word, that won't be hard. The body is a
follower, not a leader. It will do whatever you train it to do. Begin teaching
your body to act on the truth you've planted in your mind and spirit, and it
will follow right along.
Don't try to walk in faith with your foot nailed to the
ground. Get yourself together! Bring your spirit, soul and body in
harmony—and the Word will take you as far as you want to go.
AMEN! This is no time to be wichy washy about the things of God or the Word of God! HE is waiting on US to be about HIS business! Here Hillsong Kids with "As The World Shakes":
Shalom in Him!
