A GOOD CONFESSION
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and high Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus… (Hebrews 3:1).
In 1 Timothy 6:13, Paul admonishing young Timothy and said ‘’I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession…’’The same Greek word ‘’homologia’’ which actually means ‘’confession’’ is translated ‘’profession’’ in our opening scripture. It means speaking the same thing in agreement with God. So a good confession is that statement that lines up with what God has already said in His Word; you agree with, and declare what the Word says about you or your situation-in spite of pressure or opposition.
John gives us a detailed account of the dialogue that ensued between Jesus and Pilate. Though the Master was betrayed, mocked, abused and wrongly accused, He remained undaunted on the witness stand. Under the severest pressure before Pilate the Governor who threatened Him saying, ‘’…knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?’’ John 19:10); Jesus fearlessly kept His composure and maintained a good confession. I’m often thrilled at His response to the Governor’s interrogation. Very calmly, yet emphatically, He confessed, ‘’I am a King’’ and also added, ‘’My Kingdom is not of this world’’ (John 18:36-37).
The Master’s testimony before Pilate was one of the Word. He spoke the same thing in consent with the Word in spite of the pressure. That’s what a good confession is; declaring the truth of God’s Word about you; giving a powerful witness to the Word in your life! In Revelation 1:5, the Bible says ‘’And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the Kings of the earth…’’ He gave a powerful witness to the great and beautiful life of good confession. No wonder Christianity is often referred to as ‘’The Great Confession.’’
In the face of staggering oppositions, refuse to flinch or cower. Maintain your faith-filled confession by declaring who you are according to the Word. It may be some trouble with your health, finances, or at your job; refuse to talk fear or unbelief. Very firmly, faithfully, and courageously speak the Word of God concerning such situations, and you’ll definitely come out victorious.
Scriptural Reference:(Romans4:20; Hebrews 4:14-15)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
God's Book Of Rememrance!
GOD'S BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE!
Then they that feared the LORD spake often to
another: and the Lord hearkened it, and a book of
remembrance was written before him for them that
feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name
{Malachi 3:16}.
God is detailed and meticulous about records. He's
got several books in heaven { Revelation 20:12} and
He records all our works here on earth. Some of
those books will be opened on the of judgment.
{Daniel 7:10}, but there's one which is opened from
time to time, and that's His book of remembrance.
In the opening Scripture, we read that those who
feared the Lord, and thought upon His Name and spoke
about Him often, had a book of remembrance written
for them in the presence of God. In other words,
these people meditated upon His Name and because
their minds was full of Gods thoughts, they spoke
the right words frequently to one another. They made
the right Confessions of Faith in His Name; as they
did that in the earth, the Lord hearkened and heard
it. Consequently, their names were entered into His
book of remembrance.
Periodically, when that book is opened, all their
Confessions are released unto them! Hallelujah!
So,while you are there in your closet speaking forth
the Word in faith, it may seem like nothing is
changing, but don't stop, for its being recorded in
God's book of remembrance. In the course of time,
that book will be opened and the rain of blessings
you've been expecting will come pouring down all at
once. Keep talking the Word and filling up your
pages of that book with your faith-declarations.
Ecclesiastes 11:3 says, "If the cloud be full of
rain, they empty themselves upon the earth." Your
faith-filled Confessions will surely produce for
you, a harvest of blessings at the appointed time. {Esther 6:1-11}
Then they that feared the LORD spake often to
another: and the Lord hearkened it, and a book of
remembrance was written before him for them that
feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name
{Malachi 3:16}.
God is detailed and meticulous about records. He's
got several books in heaven { Revelation 20:12} and
He records all our works here on earth. Some of
those books will be opened on the of judgment.
{Daniel 7:10}, but there's one which is opened from
time to time, and that's His book of remembrance.
In the opening Scripture, we read that those who
feared the Lord, and thought upon His Name and spoke
about Him often, had a book of remembrance written
for them in the presence of God. In other words,
these people meditated upon His Name and because
their minds was full of Gods thoughts, they spoke
the right words frequently to one another. They made
the right Confessions of Faith in His Name; as they
did that in the earth, the Lord hearkened and heard
it. Consequently, their names were entered into His
book of remembrance.
Periodically, when that book is opened, all their
Confessions are released unto them! Hallelujah!
So,while you are there in your closet speaking forth
the Word in faith, it may seem like nothing is
changing, but don't stop, for its being recorded in
God's book of remembrance. In the course of time,
that book will be opened and the rain of blessings
you've been expecting will come pouring down all at
once. Keep talking the Word and filling up your
pages of that book with your faith-declarations.
Ecclesiastes 11:3 says, "If the cloud be full of
rain, they empty themselves upon the earth." Your
faith-filled Confessions will surely produce for
you, a harvest of blessings at the appointed time. {Esther 6:1-11}
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