Preacher: Pastor Elie Hamuli
Doing The Impossible
The Word of God teaches that we can accomplish all things through Jesus Christ, who strengthens us (see Philippians 4:13). In this, faith helps us focus on what is already ours in Christ, without whom, we are limited. Without faith, we turn obedience into religion, actions into sin (see Romans 14:22-23). Faith in us is what moves God to accomplish the impossible through the finished work of the Cross.
The Law of Faith (Romans 3: 27)
Faith operates by consistent principles established by God. They are universal and their principles work similarly for everyone, everywhere. Misunderstanding how faith operates leads to disappointment. When we understand these laws, we will do the impossible!
- Faith Speaks – In Mark 11:22-23, Jesus prompts us to have faith in God and then to speak. We must speak what we see in order to bring it into existence. However, it is also important to note that death and life are in the power of the tongue (see Proverbs 18:20-21). In this, we must learn to speak sparingly. Jesus always spoke life so we must learn to speak life more.
- The Mouth and the Heart Must Work Together – Sometimes we speak with our lips but not our hearts (see Matthew 15:8). Romans 10:10 stresses the agreement of what we say with what we believe in our hearts. Genuine faith-based speech starts with a seed sown in our hearts from God’s Word.
- Faith speaks to the Mountain (Your Situation) – It is important to orientate who we speak to because, although faith speaks, who or what we speak to matters. We must address our situations directly with the authority God has given us. These situations speak to us; and instead of being victims of their speech, we ought to speak back with faith. Mark 11:14 Jesus, hungry, saw that the fig tree had good leaves and thought it would have fruits, however, there was none, so He answered to the tree (the situation).
- Faith Acts – Faith without works is dead (see James 2:26). Faith prompts action, often bold and risky. The woman with the issue of blood (see Mark 5:25-29) exemplified this bold faith. She was supposed to be isolated but her faith acted and she received healing! Additionally, persistent faith, like the woman before the unjust judge (see Luke 18:1-8), is what Jesus commends. If an evil judge could grant her request because of her persistence, what about God who is good?
Faith from God is perfect yet understanding the law of faith doesn’t guarantee automatic results; unbelief must be overcome. Faith and unbelief can coexist in the form of ignorance, disbelief and natural unbelief.
- Ignorance originates from the lack of knowledge concerning God’s Word. Its remedy is being taught the Word of God.
- Disbelief comes from holding onto incorrect teachings, it may be more difficult to overcome and requires the renewal of the mind with God’s Word.
- Lastly, Natural Unbelief happens from the influences of our senses -what we see, hear, feel- leading to doubt. Its remedy is praying and fasting. This tames our senses.
In summary, by understanding the principles by which faith operates, we can transcend our limitations and achieve the extraordinary. In overcoming unbelief, we align ourselves closely with God’s Will, enabling us to “see the invisible and do the impossible!”
