Confession of Faith - February 9, 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 3.2.9 - #40

Words of Light Upon the Face of Temptation

February 9, 2005

The tempter is no match for those whose heart is upright before the Lord. A man is not tempted by God but drawn away of his own lust. He will not suffer me to be tempted above that which I am able, and with every temptation, he will make a way of escape that I may be able to bear it. I will not allow the voice of the tempter to lead me away from God's presence, but I bring all my thoughts into captivity unto his obedience. I purpose to think on the right things, and I shall escape the lure of seducing spirits. I cast myself upon his faithfulness in the time of trouble, and I will have no confidence in the flesh. I pray always, and I will not venture in the paths of temptation. I pray that my heart remains pure. I pray that my mouth has a watch set before it and that the door of my lips is kept. I pray that my eyes not behold any wicked thing. I pray that I do not enter into temptation.

The Lord has placed gifts in me. These gifts are fruitful and spring forth for his glory. I allow the gift of God to operate in me. It brings me before great men in due time. I will not fear to open my mouth and speak the words that he has placed in my heart. I do not fear, for he has ordained the ministry within me. Without fear, I allow the gift to operate in the presence of the lords of the hour. I do not fear.

I come from the corners of ministry and allow him to lead me into the paths of ministry that he has chosen for me to minister. The Lord is with me. Now I do not fear. The gift is within me and so is the kingdom of God. He will give me favor with man. My gift shall speak for itself. The time has come for the manifestation of the Lord's power in this earth. Now I believe the words spoken in my ears. There is a famine of the hearing of the words of God, but he has given me corn for the last days. The corn that he has given me shall be used to feed the children the living bread for their faith. I am determined not to spare the expressions that desire to leap from my heart and life. God has ordained the expressions in me. They shall flow freely if I allow them to. Now I go and allow the operation of the gift within 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.