“Audacious faith takes Jesus at his word.”

A thought by Steven Furtick (2010-09-21) from his book, Sun Stand Still: What Happens When You Dare to Ask God for the Impossible (p. 30). Multnomah Books. Kindle Edition.

In my quiet time every morning I read a Psalm.   I have done that for years.  I read the Psalm that corresponds to the date.  I am starting my 4^th cycle of 30 Psalms and today is December 1st so I read the 91^st Psalm so let’s see what Jesus said through the Psalmist today, Jesus is God you know.

Verses 2- 4, (msg),

Say this: “God,You’re my refuge. 
I trust in You and I’m safe!”
That’s right—He rescues you from hidden traps,
shields you from deadly hazards.
His huge outstretched arms protect you—
under them you’re perfectly safe;
His arms fend off all harm.    

Maybe you are going through some tough times why don’t you claim what it says, personally believe it in your life.  Pray this back to Him.  Make it personal.  Audacious faith takes Him at His word.

Here is some more from the 91^st Psalm…

Verses 14-16 (msg),

“If you'll hold on to Me for dear life,” says God,
“I’ll get you out of any trouble.
I’ll give you the best of care
if you’ll only get to know and trust me.
Call me and I’ll answer, be at your side in bad times;
I’ll rescue you, then throw you a party.
I’ll give you a long life,
give you a long drink of salvation!”

Now with every promise there is a premise.  The premise here is, “If you'll hold on to Me for dear life… if you’ll only get to know and trust me… call me.”  then He’ll do audacious things in your life, “get you out of any trouble… give you the best of care… answer, be at your side in bad times; rescue you… give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation!”

Why don’t you really take Him at His word?  First, do your part - the premise, then believe with everything about you that He will do what He’s promised.  Just take Him at His word.

Why don’t you do it?