Confession of Faith - January 30, 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

OF FAITH

Series 3.1.30 - #30

Words of Light Upon the Face of Fear and Torment

January 30, 2005

God has been merciful unto me. The kindness and forgiveness that he has shown towards me instead of punishment should motivate me to show this same mercy to others. When I gave my life to God, he rewarded me by being merciful unto me. Those who are under his power have received sure mercy. My obedience to the gospel brought me his approval. I was ready to be sentenced with a death sentence, but he chose me to receive a pardon. Jesus is not a merciless God. He shows kindness to all that believe. His great compassion has been shown to me even though I was an offender of his power. Jesus came to the prison house where I was imprisoned and released me from judgment's hand. God's divine favor and compassion was extended to me as he turned torment unto rejoicing. In my selfishness, I sat idly by with souls crying for mercy in their distress. I hear their cries. It is in my power to release the souls from bondage. I will simply go and preach the gospel unto them. It was hearing the gospel preached that led to my freedom. I will go and do unto them as it was done unto me. The blessing is in my mouth. I will demonstrate my love for others by allowing them to know of God's kindness and compassion. Many await the punishment that justice demands. While they wait, mercy desires to hold back the punishment. I will allow love to work through me to fulfill mercy's desire.

God shed his love abroad in my heart. Now is the power to cause faith to work for me in living demonstrations of supremacy poised for release. Love is the greatest. I allow his kindness to be expressed through me, and I will know love in a manner that is foreign to those who are cruel. Those around me are suffering. Fear has attacked with its greatest forces. The mental anguish of the people has created tormented lives. God's love desires to be released from the bosom of the church to cast out this tormenter. I will go and give what has been given unto me. To whom much is given, much is required. Jesus has supplied more grace to enable me to fulfill what he has asked of me. I open the gift that has been given unto me and share it with the world. I suffered abuse by those chosen to rule over me, but God has healed me. Now I rise and tell others of the mercy I received during my time of mistreatment. I am empowered with grace. Grace leaps higher than the effects of exploitation. I am free. I act out my freedom. I will go and preach the gospel of deliverance to others. I will go. A new, greater dimension of ministry has been 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.