Confession of Faith - August 3, 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 2.8.3 - #215

August 3, 2004

I have waited on the Lord. He has waited on me. I have read that the violent take it by force. He has given me power over serpents, over scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. I will rise up and use the power within me. The enemy taxes the people of God every day with things that they do not have to be taxed with because they do not exercise their rights as the children of God. He has given me power. I have power against unclean spirits, to cast them out and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. The kingdom of heaven is in the earth. It is within me. I shall heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, and cast out devils.

I believe God's word. I have been stymied in times past and acted as though I am a servant to these things. I rise up and exercise my rights as a citizen of heaven. I am determined to go and cast out these things that have hindered me, for God is in me to confirm the words that I speak. The word within me is powerful. I speak his word with power. I have power over all evil and everything in the earth. I open my mouth and tell the devil to cease his talk and to hold his peace. I command him to withdraw his hand from my situation and to come out of my business. I have been hindered long enough.

There is work that needs to be done. I open my mouth and speak the words that God places in my mouth. The devils know who he is. It is time that they know who I am. I am commanding them to come out and to hold their peace. The power of the Lord is present to deliver me. I speak the word, and he will confirm it. I rejoice not that I have power over devils, but I rejoice that my name is written in heaven. I behold the power that he has given me to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing by any means shall hurt me. Unless he gives it from above, no power at all can be against me. He has placed power in my possession; therefore, I exercise the power given to me. I have watched as a spectator long enough. Now I become a part of the war. The violent take it by force. I am not without power. I rise up and seize that which is mine. I press my way into that which he has freely given to 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.