What Things Soever Ye Desire
Faith is seeing God's promises as actual facts and claiming them as done, turning them into prophecies and giving us the power to triumph.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes that faith is not merely a mental exercise but a deep assurance rooted in God's promises. He explains that true faith recognizes God's declarations as fulfilled realities, transforming promises into prophecies that compel action. By claiming these promises, believers can confidently move forward, knowing that God cannot lie and that His word is final. Simpson encourages the faithful to embrace this truth, leading to a life of praise and triumph as they acknowledge that what God has promised is indeed accomplished. The essence of faith is to rest in the certainty of God's word, celebrating the completion of His promises.
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Faith is not working up by willpower a sort of certainty that something is coming to pass. Rather, it is seeing as an actual fact that God has said this thing shall come to pass-and that it is true-and then rejoicing to know that it is true. It is simply resting and entering into it because God has said it. Faith turns the promise into a prophecy. While it is merely a promise it is contingent upon our cooperation. It may or may not be. But when faith claims it, it becomes a prophecy and we go forth feeling that it is something that must be done because God cannot lie. Faith is the answer from the throne saying, "It is done." Faith is the echo of God's voice. Let us catch it from on high.
Let us repeat it and go out to triumph in its glorious power.
Hear the answer from the throne, Claim the promise, doubting one, God hath spoken, "It is done." Faith hath answered, "It is done;" Prayer is over, praise begun, Hallelujah! It is done.
Sermon Outline
- What is Faith?
- The Power of Faith
- The Voice of Faith
- Faith is the answer from the throne
- Faith is the echo of God's voice
Key Quotes
“Faith turns the promise into a prophecy.” — A.B. Simpson
“Faith is the answer from the throne saying, 'It is done.'” — A.B. Simpson
“Faith is the echo of God's voice.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We can rest in God's promises and claim them as done, rather than trying to work up our own certainty.
- Faith gives us the power to triumph over challenges and obstacles.
- When we claim God's promises as done, prayer is over and praise begins.