BELIEVE IT to RECEIVE IT (8.5.21)

Good Morning All,
I know today's message is a bit lengthy, but please read it in it's entirety.
This is a strong message from the Lord.

~ Marilyn

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John 4:47-53 - When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.  Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.  The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.  Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth.  And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.  And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth.  Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend.  And they said unto him, yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.  So, the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. 

Fellow Faith Believers,
For many of us, our situation(s) today are no worse than what this father had to overcome.  And just like with this father, Jesus expects us to do something first before He Responds to us.  Jesus Expects us to believe His Word.  Jesus Expects us to walk by faith, not by sight.  When Jesus saw the persistence in this man, Jesus said to Him, “Go thy way; thy son liveth!”  And the man believed that his son was healed. The man didn’t question Jesus, he didn’t doubt Jesus' Words, he didn't get 'confused' by what Jesus meant (or said). 

The man believed, by faith (and trust), that his son was healed. This is the same response that we must have in our lives today.

We must believe that what the Lord Spoke, and the things that the Lord Speaks on now (or in the future), shall come to pass. 

John 14:13-14 - And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. 

We must have complete faith in what Jesus has spoken into our lives.  Then we must enter into a place of rest.   Resting on GOD’s Word, means that you believe it is already done. Our faith in GOD should acknowledge the Truth of GOD’s Word, even when there is no sign or 'human eye, visual evidence' to prove it. 

This word, todays message, is a "right now word" to those who are going through difficult times.

It does not matter what you are facing! 
It does not matter how your body feels!
We must believe that we have The Victory
     before we see it.

The eyes of faith will always collect what they see.  We must never allow our natural sight to be stronger than our eyes of faith.  The broken areas in our lives will be restored when we believe. The point of believing is the point of receiving.  

The point of believing is the point of receiving. 
The point of believing is the point of receiving. 
The point of believing is the point of receiving. 

We should not have to see it with our human eyes first, before we shout The Victory.  We should enter into rest knowing that it is all in GOD’s Extremely Capable and Loving Hands.  And that all is well.  All must be well with your soul, your mind, your heart, your faith, your belief and your trust in GOD. 

When we get to this place of believing - healing will manifest in our bodies, our finances will be restored, and the dead areas in our lives will come alive.

However, we must believe it before we can receive it.   

If there is sickness in your body, see yourself healed. 
If your business has failed, see your business restored. 
If you need a job, see yourself employed. 
Call those things that be not, as though they were. 

Call those things that be not, as though they were. 
Oh, blessed are those who believe without seeing.

John 20:29 - Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

Whatever the situation, faith in GOD will triumph over it.  Let our faith be bigger than our fears. 

• Faith can see rivers in dry places. 
• Faith brings harvests in the midst of a famine. 
• Faith in GOD’s Word is the defense against circumstances that were meant to destroy us. 
• Faith is a shield that will destroy the fiery darts of the enemy every time.
• Faith in GOD will cause us to advance in this season. 

As we start walking and speaking in faith, we will see the hand of the Lord in our lives, and our lives will be a living testimony of the power of GOD’s Word.

So, what will be your response be, to what the Lord has spoken to you? What will you do when you have brought something to GOD, in prayer?  Will you continue nagging Him for a sign to prove that the answer will come?  Will you doubt Him if it doesn’t happen in the time and in the that you think it should happen?  Or will you rest on Our Father's Promise, knowing that it is already done?

We must believe in His Word,
     before we receive His Promises.

Mark 11:22-24 - And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in GOD. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore, I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. 

Thank GOD for what you have,
Trust GOD for what you need.
 ~ Marilyn