Doing Life 135 Faith Works

We are commanded to have the God kind of faith.  This faith is both a noun and a verb in that it must be active.  In James it says that faith without works is dead.  Sometimes folks feel like they have no faith or it is something that is now dead in their life because they don’t “feel God.”  Faith must have works applied to keep it active.  Faith is a creative process.  Confession of faith or faith filled words create realities.  The only way one can receive faith is through the Word of God.  The Word of God deposits knowledge into your spirit.  It is only when that knowledge is tapped and acted on or an application is made that it can grow and work.  Some people “lose faith” when their faith is tested.  There is another verse in Hebrews that states, “through faith and patience you inherit the promise.” (Heb. 6:12). If you are strong in faith and standing in it, you will stand in the face of the greatest storm and confess the Word of God no matter what….God does not lie and He does not change His mind.  His Word is forever settled.  Heaven and earth will pass away but His Word will never pass away!  Faith is both passive and active!  How?  You have to commit your situation to God and be passive to trust Him to work it out but then you have to access His Word and activate your faith in it and not doubt, waver, or lose your confidence during the test. The enemy has permission to try your faith, it is his occupation and he is good at it.  Our response should be an occupation with God’s Word so that we can walk out our faith in the power of the Spirit.  If you can trust God, He will back you up with His strength and His peace.  You will have the ability to walk it out in the face of adversity.  Establish His faith in you and His glory will become a part of your life.  You will sense His presence!  Walk in the glory of God…work  your faith!  Yes, faith works!!!