It is written by THE SPIRIT in Hebrews chapter 11:
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony (a good report).
3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
Before the worlds were manifested in the physical, did they exist? Yes for they resided in the invisible state, not yet observable except in THE SPIRIT. FATHER’S Divine Intent is reality even before the manifestation occurs in the lower state of the natural. Jesus made it abundantly clear in the Gospels. FATHER spoke to Jeremiah in chapter 1:
5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
Before you were born I sanctified you;
I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”
Did Jeremiah exist before his body began to form in the womb? Absolutely. FATHER knew all of us in the same manner. As we proclaim HIS Word in our lives, we are effecting change not only in our physical state but also in circumstances around us. This is what faith does. Abram was childless and Sarah was barren when FATHER changed his name to Abraham (the father of many nations). Every time Abraham’s name was spoken, faith expressed itself in his life and The Word grew in Abraham and changed his circumstances as well as that of Sarah. It all began when FATHER spoke in Genesis chapter 17:
4 “As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be a father of many nations.
5 No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you a father of many nations.
6 I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you.
7 And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.
8 Also I give to you and your descendants after you the land in which you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.”
Had FATHER’S Words already manifested in the natural when HE spoke them to Abraham? No, it was a number of years before the manifestation came forth but nevertheless it did. Once FATHER’S Word was spoken and received by Abraham, it was simply a matter of time. This is true for you and me as well. Once we hear FATHER’S Word directed to us and receive it in our hearts, it is only a matter of time before it is manifested in the natural. However, we have a responsibility to guard that Word in our hearts and not allow the enemy to plant unbelief in us and choke the Word. Jesus explained the parable of the sower to His disciples in Matthew chapter 13:
18 “Therefore hear the parable of the sower:
19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside.
20 But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy;
21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.
22 Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
23 But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”
What is good ground? Jesus tells us who has “good ground” by telling us who doesn’t. A person with no understanding or one who allows the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches to be the focus of his or her life. As we focus on the Truths found in Scripture and seek FATHER’S wisdom and understanding to enlighten us, our faith will properly produce results and bear good fruit in notable quantities. We must fix our eyes on Jesus Christ Who is the first begotten Son of FATHER and embrace His teachings. Above all, we must embrace and walk in the commandment of Love. Without Love, our faith will not be pure nor will the ground be deemed totally “good.” In the 70’s and 80’s, faith was taught without any emphasis on Love. In many cases, Love was never mentioned. How do I know? I was there at the meetings, watched the TV shows, read the books, and listened to the audio tapes.
We must not worry about what others think when we are proclaiming The Word in our lives. The world would try to pressure us into staying in the muck and mire of their state, but FATHER intends for us to flourish and walk in faith perfected by Love. How can I proclaim The Word in some areas and be “faithless” in other areas FATHER addresses in HIS Word? Let us study to show ourselves approved and know that FATHER will supply all our needs relating to our individual callings. If I get sick, I expect to recover. If I need resources for my calling, I expect to acquire them.
Paul wrote to the Philippians in chapter 4:
16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.
17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.
18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Paul’s necessities for his calling were supplied by the Philippians out of Love, and he knew FATHER would bless them in response. He gave FATHER all the glory as we should.