We’ve learned that the benefits of faith happen because of our obedience to the Word. But what has gone unnoticed is that obedience, in itself, is an action. Not, a feeling.
Faith is an attitude, an action; a movement. When we walk in the faith, God's Spirit moves us. Therefore, you won’t be fearful, doubtful, anxious or worried. Instead, you’ll have certainty, conviction, determination and courage to invest towards the Divine plan. This causes great chemistry between your faith and the Spirit.
God is spirit.
The original meaning of the word spirit is associated with the wind, a rush of air, a breath, light, fire, etc. Jesus taught us that whosever guided by the Holy Spirit is like the wind; Moses saw that the burning bush wasn’t being consumed; while Israel was in the wilderness, they were led by a pillar of fire by night and a cloud by day; when the Temple was inaugurated, God’s presence came down in the form of fire; Elijah prayed and fire came down from heaven; the disciples were gathered in a room, when suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind filled the entire house.
Those who walk in Spirit, walk in faith and take action.
It’s not worth having lots of Biblical knowledge if you don’t take action. Many think that’s all they need to conquer salvation and end up being accommodated in the faith. They’re very active in being disobedient, but passive when it comes to practicing the Word. For these kinds of people, the Lord has the following message: What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips? You hate my instruction and cast my words behind you. Psalm 50:16-17.
Those who are possessed by the Spirit are driven by a violent wind. They’re obedient. That’s why the Holy Spirit inspires, is active and conquers the Promised Land.
God promised Canaan to Abraham and his descendants. But, like any other of the Divine promises, they didn’t happen automatically. We have to take possession of them. But between receiving them and conquering them, we have a long way to go. It’s through the action of faith that we take possession of the promises.
The soul’s salvation is no different. We were saved, are saved and will besaved if we persevere in the faith. We must continuously live by faith, taking action and following the Spirit’s direction.
Bishop Macedo
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