In spite of what you see

In spite of what you see

As a believer of Jesus Christ and a servant of God we have to know, in spite of what we see that our current situation will not remain that way.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

If we begin to focus on where we are and not on where we are going then we have lost all faith in God.

If we within our minds begin to increase all the possible ways that our situation can become worst, then we have failed to know the God of the Holy Bible in which we read from, for it is written, “ For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37

And again, “ Now unto him (God) that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think.” Ephesians 3:20

But it is impossible to get through any trouble without faith for it is written, “ But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

Many of us have come into trusting in our eyes, to believe if we see it then it must be true, this is a mistake.

Stop trusting in the ways of the world, stop buying into the deception of the Devil, for these are the ways of those who have not come to know our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ.

If you have been locked up in jail, you may see the bars of the cell, you may feel the hardness of the bed, and you may see your accuser face to face and hear them say that you are guilty.

Don’t lose hope, continue to believe that God has not left you alone in that cell, in spite of what you see, have faith and rejoice knowing that you are coming out in Jesus name for it is written, “ we walk by faith and not by sight.”

Just as Peter believed that he was coming out of the prison he was in and the angel of the Lord came and freed him from the jail.

If you have become ill and all your family and friends begin to tell you how sorry they feel for you, how bad you are looking, and the doctors say that you are not going to make it through.

Rejoice and lift your voice to God in spite of what they all say, knowing that God says He will never leave us nor forsake us for it is written, “ My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:2-4

Just as the woman with the issue of blood believed and Jesus heeled her of her illness of 12 years.

If you have had a life full of disappointment and lack of sincere love, time after time you are left feeling hurt and drained from each relationship, don’t begin to settle into a mind set of a loveless life, don’t begin to believe that your future is going to be the same as your past, in spite of what you have seen in your life you must continue to walk in faith believing that God knows what he is doing and has something wonderful prepared for your future.

You may not see it, but faith is not seeing and yet believing for it is written, “ for we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.” Romans 8:24-25

And again, “ stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will show to you today.” Exodus 14:13

Just as Ruth after losing her opportunity for marriage and true love, continued to believe God and the Lord sent her Boaz.

If the children of Israel had focused on Pharaoh’s army behind them or the red sea in front of them they would not have passed over to the other side.

If Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego had focused on the flames of the burning fiery furnace they would not have come out without harm and without the smell of smoke.

If Esther had focused on King Ahasuerus’s guards taking her life for entering into the court and saved her people from sure destruction.

We were all programmed into a worldly system, that teaches us not to walk in faith.

Now we have to learn how to be deprogrammed from this way of thinking by the Word of God for it is written, “ be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2

If you see an army of your enemies approaching you from every side, fear not in spite of what you may see for it is written, “ a thousand will fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come nigh you.” Psalm 91:7

If you see the bills beginning to pile up and your way of earning money has been taken away, don’t hang your head and lean not unto your own understanding in spite of what you see for it is written, “ Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they?” Matthew 6:26

God has promised us that if we would believe in Him and do not doubt in our minds that no weapon formed against us would prosper.” Isaiah 54:17

The Bible teaches us in spite of what the world says would be the way of fixing our problems, have faith in God that He can supersede the world’s system for it is written, “ We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

So in site of what you see, trust the Word of God, read it, learn it; meditate on it, and you will have great success over the obstacles in your life, for it is written, “ Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” Romans 10:17

You are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ, so fight the good fight of faith and lay hold on eternal life. 1st Timothy 6:12

Until next time I love you,

Minister Lamar F. Porter

7/16/2010