Lindsay Roberts
I may not be the world's smartest person when it comes to machines and electricity, but if something isn't working, the first thing I do is see if the cord is plugged into the electrical power! I may have the most beautiful lamp in the world, but if I don't plug it into the power source, I will still be in darkness.
God is the source of all power, and we are His lamps, chosen to be His light in a darkened world. In Matthew 5:14-15 NLT Jesus said, "You are the light of the world-like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see. Don't hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all...to see." According to the Bible, we are all witnesses of our Lord, every one of us!
Through the power of the Holy Spirit that dwells in us, every believer is enabled to give the light and life of Jesus Christ to those who walk in darkness. What a responsibility! What a privilege!
When a woman becomes pregnant, she says, “I am expecting.” Each time I was pregnant, I couldn’t see inside my body, but I knew that I was expecting a baby. I knew by my faith that God was creating something miraculous inside me, and soon I would have a baby. That’s expectant faith.
Faith for your needs works the same way. When you have a need, take it to God and say, “Father, this is what is broken in my life, and I believe You can fix it. I need Your healing touch on this situation, and I’m expecting a miracle.”
You may not see God’s answer to your prayer right away, just as I couldn’t see the baby growing inside me for nine months; but II Corinthians 5:7 tells us that we walk by faith, not by sight. Begin to say, “In Jesus’ Name, no matter what I see, no matter what I feel, no matter what’s staring me in the face, my God said, ‘The just shall live by faith,’ and by faith I’m receiving my miracle according to God’s Word!” That is having expectant faith!
During the nine months I was pregnant, I didn’t have a break. I was expecting the entire time. On good days, bad days, happy days, sad days. It didn’t matter, I was still expecting. Treat your faith like that. Stay in an attitude of expectancy. No matter what is happening around you, hold on to the Word of God and expect a miracle.
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