Hold Fast - Unwavering Belief
Welcome back to our exploration of faith! Today, we're diving into one of the most essential aspects of faith—holding fast to your confession until it becomes a reality. Let's revisit our anchor scripture to guide us:
Mark 11:23-24
"For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."
The Power of Holding Fast
Hebrews 10:23 encourages us:
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for He is faithful that promised."
To "hold fast" means to remain steadfast and secure, clinging tightly to your beliefs and principles. It's about staying true to your faith, regardless of the circumstances. This means staying the course no matter the opposition.
Lessons We've Covered So Far (See previous posts if missed):
Do You Have Faith?
Yes, you have a measure of faith as Jesus mentioned in Mark 11:23-24.
How to Grow Your Faith:
As your faith grows, your resolve strengthens, making it easier to be unshaken.
Principles of Faith (Parts 1 & 2):
Learn to ask scripturally and walk in faith.
How to Overcome Doubt:
Equip yourself with strategies to fend off doubt and secure your answers to prayers.
Today's Focus: Holding Fast to Your Confession of Faith
"...but believes that those things he says will be done..."
The challenge lies in maintaining your confession—something I've personally wrestled with. Let me illustrate this with a personal story.
My Experience with Healing
I recently faced a challenge when I wasn't feeling well due to a headache. While I would see a doctor for more serious ailments to properly understand the circumstance (see principles of faith 1), I knew this didn't require a diagnosis. Holding onto God's promise, I claimed His word: "By His stripes, I am healed."
Throughout the day, I continually affirmed my healing, despite growing symptoms. Every time the headache returned, I spoke against it, reminding myself of God’s promise. Even when tempted to take a pain reliever, I resisted, choosing to believe in my healing over the symptoms.
Eventually, I forgot about the headache entirely—it had disappeared. I resisted the devil (James 4:7 - Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee) I like to add my twist to that which is that he must flee. I have heard some folks say that it might be God who put that headache on you to get you to pray. In a Christian journal, it was stated that God can also be the author of sickness. Jesus went about healing those that were oppressed of the devil (Acts 10:38). God cannot contradict Himself. i.e. he cannot cause sickness then heal. That will be contractidoty to His goodness. Please never believe that lie because God is a good Father.
We simply resist the devil by holding fast to our profession/confession of faith. Which is our resolute believe in His promise stated in His word.
This principle applies beyond health, extending to every facet of life where God's promises are concerned.
The Call to Persist
Paul encourages us to hold fast to our confession of faith. By consistently affirming God's promises, and it will manifest physically in our lives. That will in the sentence is a surety, a guarantee.
So, whether you face minor challenges or major ones, remember the principle remains unchanged: Hold fast, don’t let go. The promise will come through, because "He is faithful that promised."
Stay tuned as we continue to explore ways to strengthen your faith and see God's promises fulfilled in your life. Let's journey together in steadfast belief!
