God ... calls things that are not as though they were.
God called Abraham “the father of many nations” [Gen 17:4] long before there was any indication of this being fulfilled. That Abraham would become the father of a child at his advanced age seemed absurd and an utter impossibility, yet Abraham thought of himself as a father, because God had said so. That is genuine faith -believing and declaring what God has said, even when you cannot see any indications of fulfilment.
Whatever God has spoken, He will surely fulfill. If He has given you His word - His sure word of promise -do not question it but trust it absolutely. You have His promise, and in fact you have even more - you have Him who confidently speaks the words, He whose words always come to pass. You can run with the word of God and boldly declare what God says you have, and He will accomplish what you believe. You will however, need to exhibit genuine faith and trust in Him.
As a child of God, you should also exhibit this attribute of His - calling things that are not as though they were. It may seem strange to people around you when you talk about what you are believing God for as if you already have it. But because you trust the word of God and you know it will surely come to pass, you are only acting like your Father - calling things that are not as though they were.
Prayer: My Loving Father, thank You that for every word and every promise You have spoken concerning me, it will not return to You void, but will accomplish what You desire and achieve the purpose for which You sent it. You word contains promises of things yet to be fulfilled in my life. You call those things that are not as though they were. I agree with Your word, and like You, I call those things that be not as though they were (declare with your mouth that you are / have whatever you are believing God for). Thank You, for indeed You word will be fulfilled in my life. In Jesus Name, Amen.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - July 29 2010 - Song Of Solomon 3-6 (OT), 1 Timothy 6 (NT).
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