ABIAKUM MACBETH FAITH: THE WALKING STICK OF THE BELIEVER Bible Ref: Rom. 4: 17- 25, Heb 11:1-ff, Rom. 4:2-3, Rom. 4:17B


Bible Ref: Rom. 4: 17- 25, Heb 11:1-ff, Rom. 4:2-3, Rom. 4:17B, Gen 22:7-8, 1Kings 18: 36-38, Gen. 1:1 ff, 1Sam. 17: 45-47, Matt 13: 58, Matt 17: 20, Eph.2:9, Matt 9:21, (Acts 12:19, Acts 3:6, Gal. 5: 16)
LESSON INTRODUCTION:
Faith is one of the eternal principles that God set in motion at creation. It is the power through which the whole world was created. It is the first active law or principle that the Creator put in motion. Faith, just like any other principle that operates in the universe works on autopilot once activated or acted upon. It produces the same result anywhere, anytime. It could be compared to the physical law of gravity or any other scientific laws we know of today such the laws of magnetism, flotation, electrolysis, demand and supply etc.
Faith could be compared to the walking stick of the believer because of the characteristics it shares with a walking stick. A walking stick could be used (1) for Support, (2) as a Guide, and (3) as a Companion.

In this study, we will look at the characteristics of faith, the three realms of faith, and some heroes of faith in the bible who used this eternal principle as their walking stick, and most importantly how a Christian ought to activate and use the power of faith not just for support, guide, or companionship but for creation or the working of miracles.
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FAITH (Heb. 11:1-3) there are 3 basic laws that govern the operations of faith.
1                    You will receive only the things you believe and hold on to by faith.
2                    You can only create those things you hope for and believe in by faith.
3                    Without faith, you can’t get anything from God

THE REALMS OF FAITH: There are also 3 realms in which faith operates. There are:
1                    The Staggered or the Pendulum-like Realm. In this realm the believer swings between faith, hope and sometimes doubt or unbelief. Very little is achieved in this realm. ( Matt 13: 54-58, Matt 17: 20, Rom. 3: 3-4)

2                    The Unstaggered or Unwavering Realm. In this realm, the believer believes the word, hold unto the word until it produces results. In this realm the grace of God is required most to assist the believer to get the desired results. (Eph.2:9, Matt 9:21,

3                    The Creative Realm. (Heb. 11:3, Rom. 4 17B)  In this realm, the believer do not just hold unto the word, but acts on the word by speaking the word until every word spoken in this realm takes a FORM in the physical. In this realm, it is the spirit of the believer connecting with the spirit of God which is the creative part of God to create things into existence. It is in this realm that miracles take place by the spoken word. It is the most powerful realm that only a few have attained or entered into.

In my study of scriptures and in observing the workings of the Holy Spirit in the church today, I have seen pastors, evangelists, prophets, teachers, enter into this realm (Creative Realm) and wrought miracles even without knowing by just speaking the word. Some apostles and prophets of old too entered this realm and worked mighty miracles. (Acts 12:19, Acts 3:6)

HEROES OF FAITH AND THE REALMS OF FAITH IN WHICH THEY OPERATED (Heb.: 11:1-ff)
Questions and answers: Lets discuss the realm of faith each of these heroes operated in and the result that was produced
The Elders, Abraham, Abel, Enoch, Noah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rehab, Gideon, Balak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, the Prophets etc.

HOW TO OPERATE IN THE REALMS OF FAITH
Many Christians do not operate in the realm of faith as a result of sin. Sin is sinking them and they are far away from the presence of God. (Gal. 5: 16) Accessed Denied!
Some do but remained at the lowest realm of faith, i.e. the Staggering or Pendulum-like realm where they are tossed around like children by all manners of doctrines. (Eph. 4: 14, Jam.1:6)
To operate in any of the realm of faith, one must be born-again and ready to serve Christ until his appearing.  One must also decide the realm in which he or she wants to operate because there is always a price to pay for each of the realms of faith.

CONCLUSION:
Faith is so powerful that it is mentioned at least 280 times in the New Testament alone. It is the power that helped Jesus Christ in His earthly ministry. And Christ emphasized the use of faith to be the walking stick of the believer because he knows that without faith, it will be impossible for the believer to please God. (Heb. 11: 6). We can only come to Him by faith in Christ Jesus! The reasons Christ always required a measure of faith from the people that came to him for healing and deliverance.

Question: What realm of faith are you operating in since you surrendered your life to Christ?

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