Confession of Faith - March 12, 2004

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 2.3.12 - #72

March 12, 2004

I will not be ambitious and seek to be promoted to the platforms of men. These are all worldly platforms that are built upon the foundation of pride. God's throne is upheld by mercy, and the platforms that he has built have the love of God as a foundation. I seek love and not favor with men. They will deliver me to be killed, and my name shall become an abomination to them if I seek to be a man-pleaser. I seek to hear the Lord say, "This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased." I will walk with him in the Spirit. I am content where I am. He will give me a testimony that I pleased him, and I will be taken when Jesus comes for his bride. No man has the power or the authority to transfer me into a relationship with him as a member of the bride of Christ. Many who think that they are in the bride of Christ shall find themselves as sons and daughters who come out of great tribulation. I seek to please God and not men. I will follow peace with all men and holiness, and I will surely be caught away in the bride of Christ.

I have been delivered up for envy. I do not attempt to stand before envy, for no one can stand before it. I stand before God's throne of grace where I have been drawn by his love. He has stretched forth his scepter of righteousness and counted me righteous. I pray effectual prayers, for they avail much. I shun every appearance of self-righteousness and open my mouth wide to proclaim the grace of Christ. The judgment seat of man is not the final seat of judgment; therefore, I do not worry about man's judgment of me. The Lord is the supreme judge of the entire earth. He will place me where he has appointed me to dwell. I do not worry, neither do I fear. Christ has begun a good work in me, and he will perform an excellent work in me unto the end. He did not cease to work a good work after beginning a good work. The detours planned by man cannot circumvent his plans for my life. I am yet on course, in spite of man's rejections of me.

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.