Hope is the promise that what you desire can become the substance of reality in your life. Hebrews 11:1 Faith is now! What are you standing on for your life right now? The promise of God, the glory of God? God’s Word is steadfast.(Heb. 6:13-20) and cannot change or lie. This is where Abraham pivoted: natural hope or spiritual hope. Abraham chose to believe the promise of God. You have an opportunity to change negative reports through the Word of God! You have to reach deep down and get that promise of God: it is the substance of your faith! The word substance means grounds or confidence.
Faith is built on the promise of God. It is contrary to natural hope. When hope turns and you find yourself hopeless there is something to hold on to. God’s promised Word to you becomes your spiritual hope. Romans 4:19 Abraham was not weak in faith (he didn’t ignore the facts that made God’s promise look impossible). He had another hope, a spiritual hope, which was God’s Word spoken to him.
Romans 4:20 He staggered not at the promise (Word) of God through unbelief but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. How is one weak in faith? By considering, reflecting, speaking your circumstances (contrary to God’s Word). Don’t tie God’s hands to move in your situation.
Faith has a power to touch God like nothing else. Speak to your mountain( Mark 11:22-24) James 1:2-8 Count it all joy when your faith is tried and put works to your faith. Do not waver!
Somewhere deep down you have to make up your mind. Be strong- fully persuaded! A double minded person cannot receive anything of the Lord s0 don’t speak in contradiction to His Word!