“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Rom. 12:2).
In order for the Word to work successfully, we must be sure we’re following God’s instructions. Many times people are deceived because they only attempt to stand on the Word and believe God for their healing.
I remember some of my own early experiences. I attempted to stand on the Word. But when I first endeavored to believe for God to heal me of the flu, the sickness didn’t go away for about seven days.
All that time, I knew if I were to let the sickness run its own course, it would also take about seven days. This frustrated me, until one day I realized I’d been doing something wrong. I’d been standing on the right Scriptures. I had them all located and memorized, but the Scriptures weren’t planted on the inside of me. I had some head knowledge, but my heart hadn’t grasped what the Word was really saying.
What’s the solution to “head knowledge faith”? Read the Word, study the Word, meditate on the Word and confess the Word—and keep on doing it! It takes time and work to believe what God says in the face of obstacles.
It’s so important to make sure the Word goes from the mental realm to your heart! As a matter of fact, the difference between victory and defeat in the Christian life is the eighteen inches between your head and your heart. Do you just mentally agree with the Word, or is the Word planted in your heart? The answer to that question determines whether or not the Word will work for you.
As long as we live in this world, problems are going to come. That’s all the more reason to do what God said: “Go to the Word.” Grasp it, believe it and then watch the Word go into action. God watches over His Word to perform it! (Jer. 1:12)
I renew my mind with the Word and think God’s thoughts.
His Word is planted and rooted deep inside my heart.
No matter what obstacle I face, I believe God’s Word is true
and it changes my life!
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.