The Warrior Walks Out his Faith

We have looked at developing and recognizing Faith action in the last 3 parts. Now it is time to look at applying what we have learned. When we are in school, this usually means a Pop Quiz, Mid-Term Paper, or some other demonstration of knowledge gained. When we are on an athletic field, it is the “now show me” moment that the coach blows his/her whistle to start the drills. In our faith walk and our anointed journey, it is the time where we no longer leave room in our hearts and minds concerning for ANY possibility that things could turn out in a way that does not align itself with God’s Will. We are surrounded by doubt – it is a foundation stone of the Natural World. When we can walk thru this world with 1000% confidence in Him, and in His anointing on each of us, we can manifest His Power in the world. Let’s look at our Faith’s Power in Action:

Acts 5:12-16 (Amplified Translation) Power of the Apostles

¹² Now by the hands of the apostles (special messengers) numerous and startling signs and wonders were being performed among the people. And by common consent they all met together [at the temple] in the covered porch (walk) called Solomon’s.

¹³ And none of those who were not of their number dared to join and associate with them, but the people held them in high regard and praised and made much of them.

¹⁴ More and more there were being added to the Lord those who believed [those who acknowledged Jesus as their Savior and devoted themselves to Him joined and gathered with them], crowds both of men and of women,

¹⁵ So that they [even] kept carrying out the sick into the streets and placing them on couches and sleeping pads, [in the hope] that as Peter passed by, at least his shadow might fall on some of them.

¹⁶ And the people gathered also from the towns and hamlets around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those troubled with foul spirits, and they were all cured.

This is the manifestation of the Promise that Jesus made to His Disciples – that they would perform greater miracles than he did. Beginning in the book of Acts, and going forward to our present day, it is the powers displayed by the anointed that causes the Natural World to marvel at the Power of Faith made manifest.

Look at verse 15 & 16. The Apostles were so anointed that the sick were healed by their shadow passing over them. Jesus healed by touch, then Faith began to grow as His reputation spread.  The Centurion’s servant was healed by the Servant’s Faith and the Centurion’s acceptance of Power.  This caused Faith to grow to a higher level in those who were ready to ascend.  After the Pentecost the Disciples were empowered by the Holy Spirit to heal as well. In Acts 3, they healed by open declaration – speaking to the circumstance. Now, in Acts 5, they exude His Power to such an extent that their shadow casts His Power onto others.

This is a demonstration of what the Holy Spirit is capable of when it is truly turned loose by the Anointed. This staggering demonstration, the first of many that we have seen in history, is within the reach of all of His anointed ones. The question for you is this - How much do YOU believe you can do while standing in agreement with Him?  We are anointed with the Holy Spirit, and when we walk in alignment with Him, we also have access to this Power.  

Can you heal others by declaration? Can you cause things to happen in alignment with His Purpose for you?  When your Faith is 1000% aligned with His Plan, the answer is YES!  Understand that when it does not “work” that He has a higher purpose for the event (affliction, death, hardship, etc.) and it is not in His Plan. His Plan may also require you to be a vessel of His Manifestation.  God will sometimes call on you to “show up and show out” for Him.  God will want to use you to show the World a demonstration of His Power that they can see. You may receive unmerited favor, you may call something into existence and have it happen just as you proclaimed. 

At these points of alignment, you will experience Manifestation. When you do, stay HUMBLE and stand in Faith. Give Him ALL of the Glory and move forward in your manifestation. You will hear the following words in some form – “I don’t believe it! – I don’t know how you did that!”. These are the grudging acknowledgements that the world has seen His Power at work. When this happens, be ready to say simply “All the Glory goes to God, I just happen to be the one He used”.     

Blessings,

Bryan