“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live” (Deut. 30:19).
As Christians living in these fleshly bodies, too often we agree with every problem that comes along: “Oh, I’m sick. I’m broke. I’m defeated. I’m discouraged. I’m depressed. Nothing ever goes right for me.” Some of us constantly talk the blues, believe the blues and get the blues; then we wonder why God doesn’t help us!
You know, if it were up to God, we’d never have a problem. The Bible says He has already given us all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). He has already redeemed us from sickness, disease, poverty, lack, failure, and fear.
But notice, God left the matter in our hands. In Deuteronomy 30:19, He said, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life.”
It’s our choice. God doesn’t force anything on us. God already provided His best for us when He purchased everything we’d ever need that pertains to life and godliness, made it available and then said, “If you want it, you can have it – just come and take it by faith.”
Faith is the hand that receives from God. When we choose to reach out and take hold of God’s blessings by faith, we become overcomers in this world, walking in the fullness of His blessings!
I choose to take hold of God’s blessings by faith. I’m not moved by what I see or feel. I’m only moved by what I believe. He said I am healed; therefore,
I agree and say, “I am healed.”
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
For over 40 years, Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee have traveled throughout the world sharing the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Together they've shared the powerful truths of faith and healing in more than 50 nations.
Today Mark and Janet pastor World Outreach Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they base their ongoing outreach to the world. The Brazees still travel as the Lord leads, and they are raising up a congregation who share their passion to reach Tulsa and the world.