Keep the Switch of Faith On
ICS Daily Devotions
Mark 11:22-24 (NKJV) So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
When we have sought the Lord and He has spoken to us, His Word gives substance to our faith, and we can be certain we have received what He has promised. Once faith is received through the Word, God’s grace will be present in our hearts to help us hold on until the promise comes to pass. We need faith and patience.
However, it can be challenging to hold on to faith and remain patient because we live in a generation that wants everything instantly, and we have adopted the mentality that “seeing is believing”. However, faith is believing without seeing, and it is anchored in either God’s written or spoken Word. The devil will also attempt to steal our faith by casting doubt into our hearts.
The most critical part of the prayer of faith is what we do after saying, “Amen.” Many people believe that once they’ve prayed, the work is over. However, we must keep the “switch of faith” turned on.
The “switch of faith” consists of two specific beliefs:
- Believe that God’s power was applied the moment you prayed. The fig tree Jesus cursed did not wither immediately, but it began to rot at its roots, unseen by the naked eye. This means the Word of God took effect, even though the result was still unseen in the natural realm.
- Believe that the power is working mightily within you to bring about the result. We believe things are happening in the spiritual realm after we have spoken to the mountain, even though nothing is seen in the natural realm yet.
The best way to keep the switch turned on is through thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is faith in action. It says, “I thank You, Father, that your power is working, though I cannot feel it yet.” If we stop giving thanks and worry, we are neglecting the power and allowing it to become dormant.
We serve an Almighty God for whom nothing is impossible. Do not be moved by the “bad reports” or the “fiery darts” of the devil. Instead, put on the full armour of God and stand your ground.
If you are facing a trial, don’t wallow in self-pity. Check your heart, walk in forgiveness, and turn on your “switch of faith.” Use your voice as a trumpet sounding forth the blessings of the Lord. By faith, we have received victory over what we have spoken.
Reflection: After you pray, do your words and actions show faith and thanksgiving, or do they reveal worry and doubt? What promise from God can you hold on to with faith and patience till it becomes visible in the natural realm?
Sermon Series: The Prayer of Faith
