The word pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations; the consequence of belief. All seed prophesies its own future and there is no better example than that of FATHER’S prophesied Word. HIS various prophecies span thousands of years and have been confirmed time and time again. Why would we doubt HIS Word unless we have yet to read, study, and meditate on it. Both my wife and I have documented miraculous healings In our past so why we would challenge the veracity of FATHER’S Word concerning healing? Why would we digress to some less effective path? If we take another path it is due to our fear, unbelief, and/or hardness of heart.
There are consequences to believing philosophies, opinions, and traditions rather than FATHER’S Word. People are suffering every day because they placed their trust elsewhere. Paul warned in 1 Timothy chapter 4 by THE SPIRIT:
1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,
2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,
3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving;
5 for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
Each of us can only serve one master and we only need to consider the consequences of belief to determine what path to take. The only One whose grave is empty is Our Lord Jesus Christ. The graves of the great prophets who influenced the masses have one thing in common- they are all occupied. FATHER’S Word contains the problem-solving quality and those who adhere to HIS Word find resolution and success. Those who truly understand this quality in their lives are known as overcomers. They don’t have less challenges, they simply have more pragmatic and successful results.
We can flow with FATHER’S prophetic Word or we can resist it by departing from the faith and giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons. In order to flow with HIS Word, we must become familiar with what HE says concerning our situation. This allows us to have knowledge to support our practical action in response. In the Revelation of Jesus Christ it is written by THE SPIRIT in chapter 4:
11 “You are worthy, O Lord,
To receive glory and honor and power;
For You created all things,
And by Your will they exist and were created.”
WHO better to seek out when we have a problem to solve such as being sick or afflicted? FATHER created us so if anyone knows the solution to our health issue, it is HIM for HE designed our body to heal itself. HE knows what is preventing its normal function or restoration whether it be in the Spiritual or the physical… or both.
We do not have to agree with those who claim to have greater revelation or knowledge of Scripture than us. If FATHER speaks to us then we should heed HIS Word even if it is in direct opposition or conflict with man’s teaching. By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in Galatians chapter 1:
11 But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.
12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.
We must not esteem men over FATHER’S Word. Paul made the above statement to clarify what he previously wrote:
6 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel,
7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.
9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.
10 For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.’’
Let us be pragmatic and not be counted among the foolish Galatians who were being bewitched so that they should not obey the Truth. An idealist is a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations. They tend to overlook the evidence which would negate their view. FATHER tells us to inspect the fruit and if there is no fruit, beware. The miracles in Paul’s ministry proved his apostleship for signs, wonders, and mighty deeds followed his ministry. This is the pragmatic result of being a follower of Christ. We must take heed to the results which come from FATHER. Jesus preached, signs and wonders followed. Let us take action based on the revelation of what we have been given. By THE SPIRIT James wrote in chapter 2:
14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?
15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food,
16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?
17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
Let’s get practical and act on The Word!