Note these 3 things Week 46, 2010

“I can see why the faith is called a fight; give some tips to help.” Every believer has a measure of faith, but it needs to grow. Guard you thoughts: train them to focus on God. Fix your thoughts on His word as you pray in the word. Memorize God’s word. Have you been practicing whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things Phil 4:8(ESV)? “I must confess I haven’t always.” That’s the first thing I want you to note. Memorize this scripture; I find it hard to memorize what I don’t practice.
“I thank God for all you have taught me on faith. Whenever I am in trouble I will activate it.” When in trouble? I fear you may have a hard time. Why? Are you one of these preachers who don’t believe or practice their sermons? Hardly: In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; Eph 6:16(CEV). “So why will I have a hard time?” The shield of faith must be on before the evil day comes: take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand in that evil day Eph 6:13(ISV). That’s number two. Cultivate the lifestyle always. Not just when trouble is here.
“What’s the third thing you have to say?” We could go on talking on this subject but in parting I want to remind you to “believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time." Lk 1:20(ESV). This is similar to what Habakkuk was told: For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end--it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay Hab 2:3(ESV).
I have sometimes forgotten prayers made in agreement only for them to be manifestly answered at a later date; even years later. “So God’s time is the best eh?” I have no better way of putting it. God does seem to set times and seasons for things to come to pass. So do not throw away your confidence, since it holds a great reward for you Heb 10:35(ISV).
You are a child of faith. I know you believe God. I am definite God is faithful to His word. Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it." Jer 1:12(ESV). So I say with the angel And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord Lk 1:45(KJV).