Confession of Faith - February 1, 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 3.2.1 - #32

Words of Light Upon the Face of Terror

February 1, 2005

Jesus has drawn me into his presence. Grace has been ushered into my presence and lifted me above abounding iniquity. In the bosom of his presence, I have found a refuge. The quietness of peace has draped the atmosphere as a blanket. The comfort of his love has filled my heart. He has shed it abroad in my heart by the Holy Ghost. I look up and behold the environment that I dwell in. There are no vipers here. The terror of the night and the fright of the day cannot find me here. I am dwelling in perfect love. God is that love. He has cast out all fear from my surroundings. Peace is my abode. Perfect peace has been given to me. I do not mortgage my peace for the false security offered by the devil. The Lord has given to every man the measure of faith. I allow faith to be worked by his love and then will I find the success planned for me and my family. God has liberated me from fear. I am not anxious for anything, but by prayer and supplication, I let my request be made known unto him, and the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep my heart and mind. By Jesus Christ, I reign over fear; therefore, I am not intimidated by the terrorist of the hour. They cannot harm me, for I am hidden with him.

Faith has been given to me. It is a remedy for fear. Before faith came, men were shut up under the law, but now, faith has come. It is revealed, and people are no longer kept under the law. The scripture concluded all under sin so that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. I have believed. I am now justified by faith. I am his child, and there is no need for a schoolmaster. We are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. As many as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ. I am wearing Christ now; therefore, I wear not the prison attire of unbelief. I am dismissed from the debt that I owed. I will not pay the cashier of the darkness any proceeds, for nothing is owed to him. The Lord has paid my debt in full. I am liberated. He has redeemed me. All demands have been met by his sacrifice. Fear has no power over me, for he has emancipated me.

Agents of fear have been dispatched throughout the earth. They are firing weapons of terror into the hearts of those who believe not. The discharge of terror is meant to rob me of my faith. I do not believe these extortionists. I am not appointed unto wrath. The dread and horror of the hour is produced by demons. He has given me power over all demonic influence; therefore, I do not fear. God has freed me from the fear of death. I do not go back to bondage by fearing death again. I am not coerced by the force and threat of fear. I will not be blackmailed by fear. I am determined not to pay my faith as a kickback for freedom. I do not allow these agents of fear to bribe me. People all over the world are being forced to pay for a protection from fear that does not exist. God is shedding the only remedy for fear in the hearts of everyone who believes. Love is the only answer. Those who fear are not made perfect in love. Perfect love cast out fear. His love caused him to pay for my release from bondage. My debt has been paid; therefore, I leave the exacting table of the devil and abide at the table of the Lord. His table is a place of perfect peace. I eat the bread of redemption, and I drink the water of deliverance. I will be renewed every day as I eat the meals that are prepared for me at his table. I eat, and I am satisfied. I am a free man. He has closed off the avenue of fear. Now I walk down the highway of holiness. The unclean are not passing here. The lions of fear are not here. The incredibly hungry beast of terror cannot come up here. They are not found here, but the redeemed are walking here. I am ransomed and have come into a goodly land with songs and everlasting joy upon my head. I have obtained joy and gladness. Sorrow and sighing have fled away; therefore, I rejoice.

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.