SCRIPTURAL VERIFICATION

The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

(Romans 10:8-10)

 

CONFESSION

Series 2.2.2 - #33

 

February 2, 2004

I heard the voice of justice and judgment as it cried to taste my blood. I heard the voice of spirits in the halls of revenge as they cried out to have me listed with the damned. I heard the voice of jealousy as the accusers of mankind cried out to have me cast into the chambers of torment. If I had listened carefully with hearing ears, then I would have known that all who are born shall die. A man is born of a woman and of a few days, yet all his days are full of trouble. The Lord has assured me of an eternal existence of peace where there are no more days and nights. Time shall be no more, yet time in the dimension of time will present me with the opportunity to choose eternity in the light of love or in the darkness of the devil's judgment. As Moses went to Egypt and demanded the deliverance of Jacob's children, the Lord has offered himself for my debts in sin's slavery camp and demanded my freedom from the cruel masters of bondage.

I behold his cross of judgment for me again. I behold his blood for my redemption again. I behold his sufferings for me. I will not remain a captive when such an expensive offering has been given for my freedom. I will not remain a spiritual pauper when such extraordinary riches have been laid up for me in a kingdom that cannot be conquered.

There are many soldiers of his cross who are enjoying the riches of God's exceeding, great kingdom. If I listen to the voices of Satan's army, I will be deceived and never act upon the faith within me, which shall cause me to join the wealthy warriors of Christ.

Many voices speak to discourage my expression of faith. Many voices of unbelief suggest reasons to wait on treasures upon the earth. I will believe the voices of deceit unless I offer myself as a sacrifice upon the cross of self-denial. I offer myself to God today, and my vision into the heavenlies will not be in vain. The Lord has sent for my help from the hills of heaven. Now I embrace the faithfulness of his promises and abide in the joy supplied by love.

 

 

Hebrews 10:22 - 23

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

 

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.