Exercise your faith

Faith is a commandment and God responds to those who exercise it. Most of the written testimonies we receive in our office contain this truth: In every situation, when a believer exercises the truth of the Word of God, Jesus comes to that person. His Spirit brings them comfort and renews their strength in this dark hour.

Of course, it is not always easy to exercise our faith when we suffer. Sometimes we simply do not have the strength when suffering overwhelms us. In such moments, Christians can let the promises of God escape.

C.H. Spurgeon, one of the greatest preachers in history suffered from severe depression - at that time, this state was known as "melancholy." What was Spurgeon's cure ? He focused on the Psalms. The eternal promises of God were the only real source of comfort for Spurgeon, when his world seemed to crumble around him. When the great preacher did not have the strength to read them himself, he had them read by someone else because he knew they would bring him strength and comfort. "So faith comes from hearing, and what is heard comes from the word of Christ" (Romans 10:17).

"He who comes to God must believe that God exists, and that he is the rewarder of those who seek him" (Hebrews 11: 6). This word is especially addressed to believers who are in the ordeal. The Lord says : "I have a reward for you in the midst of your trial. I have set aside a blessing of strength for you right now and I want you to have it. Come and get it !"

We must saturate ourselves with the Word of God - keep His promises, trust in His faithfulness, and hold on to the truth of His Word. This is the only way to silence the demonic voice of torment.

The more we understand and believe in the greatness of our God, the more we will be prepared for the days ahead.

David Wilkerson