Confession of Faith - March 19, 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 2.3.19 - #79

March 19, 2004

I determine not to allow the enemy of my soul to turn me from faith in Jesus. I will not be cast down in my soul because of the delay I have received. The Lord is on time with his answers. I continue to serve him with joyfulness and gladness of heart for the abundance of all things. I have prayed unto him. I purpose not to stop here to serve the god of doubt. Doubt has approached me. It has drawn near my bosom and offered me a pillow to fill with tears. I will not stagger at his promises through doubt and unbelief, but I will be strong in faith while I give glory unto him. The things that I am feeling and experiencing are a natural byproduct of the war for the new territory that Jesus is giving me. I have not fallen, neither have his promises fallen to the ground unfulfilled because of delay. The delay is only a pause for me to rest in him, for the steps of a good man are ordered by my Lord. He delights in my way. Though I fall, I shall not be cast down. He is upholding me with his right hand. He is merciful and gracious. He is slow to anger and plenteous in mercy and truth. During this pause or delay, I allow my soul to pant after him. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so do I allow my soul to pant after him. I shall continue to thirst for him. I will pour out my soul unto him with the voice of joy and the voice of praise. I allow the voice of praise to ascend unto him. I send my praises high above the temptation to allow my soul to be cast down. I keep my hope in him, and my soul will not be disquieted, for he shall command his lovingkindness in the daytime. In the night, his songs shall be with me. When I pray unto him, he will answer, for he is the God of my life. He has not forgotten me; therefore, I determine not to be turned unto mourning because of the oppression of doubt and unbelief. These are real spirits. They are warriors in high places. They have been sent to distract me from his promises. He has not opened his mouth and lied unto me. He cannot lie. God says, "Let every man be a liar, but Jesus is true." He is true unto me and his word. I will not be distracted from the fruit of his promises. The noises of the things that come from the deep are attempting to affect the health of my countenance. I offer praise and thanksgiving in the face of this noise from the mouth of doubt. I continue to hope in God, the health of my countenance. He is the strength of my life, and he has sent forth the light and the truth. He will lift me when I am tempted to mourn. He will bring me unto his holy hill and to the tabernacles of praise. Here in the tabernacles of praise, I will find the altar of God and exceeding, great joy. I cannot fly away on the wings of mourning. Mourning will carry me to the deep pits of this life. I ascend up to the Lord's holy hill on the wings of praise and thanksgiving, and there will I find rest.

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.