HE RESPONDS TO FAITH – Pastor Chris
Friday, October 18, 2019
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us (1 John 5:14).
Our opening scripture isn’t referring to whether or not your request is consistent with the Father’s will. Rather, it’s talking
about having a hearing before the Father. If you pray according to God’s will for prayer—His will for asking—you’ll be heard.
God has a will—a design or plan—for prayer. His will for prayer is that you pray in the Name of Jesus; otherwise, you won’t be heard, even if you cry day and night.
Recall the account in Matthew 9, of two blind men who followed Jesus, crying, “Son of David, have mercy on us” (Matthew 9:27). Jesus didn’t say anything to them. They kept wailing and yelling, following Him; yet, He didn’t respond. Eventually, He asked them, “Believe ye that I am able to do this?” And they replied, “Yes, Lord, we believe” (Matthew 9:28).
The Bible says, “Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you” (Matthew 9:29), and walked away. You’d have thought because of their persistent crying, the Master would oblige them immediately, but no; He’s moved by your faith, not your tears.
On another occasion, a woman cried after Him until the disciples were disturbed, and said to Him, “Master, she’s crying after us; send her away” (Matthew 15:23). Jesus ignored her, until she stopped crying, and started worshipping (Matthew 15:25). It’s not about how much you cry; you have to act on the Word.
You can cry in worship and fellowship as you channel your emotions towards God; that’s okay. But crying from pain, sickness, or as a result of trouble in your job or business, hoping God would respond, won’t change anything.
The knowledge of His Word is what you need, because His will is unveiled in His Word. The more you speak in tongues, and study the Word, the more His will is unveiled to you. Praise God!
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the privilege and opportunity of prayer. Your will is unveiled to my spirit, through your Word, and I’m confident of your love and power at work in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: 1 Peter 3:12;
Romans 8:26-27; Luke 12:32
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 Jeremiah 3-4
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 6:30-40 2 Kings 4
