STAND IN FAITH

FAITH is the basic concept of Christianity, and is the

characteristic that qualifies a person to be called a Christian.

FAITH is the nature of our relationship to God through the

work of Jesus Christ.

FAITH implies that we do not understand everything and that

we are not able to do everything.

Now faith is the substance ofthings hoped for, the evidence ofthings not seen.

HEBREWS 11:1

GREEK: HUPOSTASIS

being sure, confidence, substance, foundation, guarantee,

right of property

1 In the third year of Cyrus king ofPersia a thing was revealed untoDaniel, whose name was calledBelteshazzar; and the thing was true,but the time appointed was long: andhe understood the thing, and hadunderstanding of the vision.

DANIEL 10:1-3

2 In those days I Daniel was mourningthree full weeks. 3 I ate no pleasantbread, neither came flesh nor wine inmy mouth, neither did I anoint myselfat all, till three whole weeks werefulfilled.

DANIEL 10:1-3

Fasting and Prayer Put You into the Best Possible Position for a

Breakthrough

5 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked,and behold a certain man clothed in linen,whose loins were girded with fine gold ofUphaz: 6 His body also was like the beryl,and his face as the appearance oflightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire,and his arms and his feet like in colour topolished brass, and the voice of his wordslike the voice of a multitude.

DANIEL 10:5-8a

7 And I Daniel alone saw the vision: forthe men that were with me saw notthe vision; but a great quaking fellupon them, so that they fled to hidethemselves. 8a Therefore I was leftalone, and saw this great vision

DANIEL 10:5-8a

FAITH lives within the revealed will of God.

We can be close to the presence and power of God, yet miss the

message through lack of spiritual perception.

8b and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. 9 Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.

DANIEL 10:8b-9

3 Now as he went on his way, heapproached Damascus, and suddenly alight from heaven shone around him.4 And falling to the ground he heard avoice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why areyou persecuting me?“ … 7 The men whowere traveling with him stood speechless,hearing the voice but seeing no one.

ACTS 9:3-4, 7

Strongest of men cannot bear the weight of the glory of

God.

3 Things to Remember

when Standing in FAITH

1 God cares about you more than

you do.

10 And, behold, a hand touched me, whichset me upon my knees and upon thepalms of my hands. 11 And he said untome, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved,understand the words that I speak untothee, and stand upright: for untothee am I now sent. And whenhe had spoken thisword unto me, I stoodtrembling.

DANIEL 10:10-11

The world often displays a love that is contingent on the

recipient’s behavior or form of repayment of the love.

BELOVEDbeloved, esteemed, dear, favorite, worthy of love

BE-LOVED

As Daniel was laid out in weakness by this experience, he was strengthened by the touch

of a hand.

When it was time for Daniel to hear and understand, he needed

to STAND at attention.

You are God’s

beloved.

God is doing more than you

understand.

2

12 Then he said to me, "Fear not,Daniel, for from the first day that youset your heart to understand andhumbled yourself before your God,your words have been heard, and Ihave come because of your words.

DANIEL 10:12

God responded to Daniel's prayer the very moment he made his request known.

14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

1 JOHN 5:14

Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full

weeks.

13 The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days, but Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I was left there with the kings of Persia, 14 and came to make you understand what is to happen to your people in the latter days. For the vision is for days yet to come."

DANIEL 10:13-14

12 For our struggle is not against flesh andblood, but against the rulers, against theauthorities, against the powers of thisdark world and against the spiritual forcesof evil in the heavenly realms.

EPHESIANS 6:12

Faith is looking into the unseen realm where the

Kingdom of God is.

If Daniel would have stopped praying on the 20th day the

answer may not have come.

3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.

HABAKKUK 2:3

God's plan probably was to use the time of delay to develop

Daniel as a man of persistent prayer.

Persistence in prayer is not necessary because God's reluctance needs to be

overcome. It is necessary to train us.

God’s strength is

made perfect in your

weakness.

3

17 How can my lord's servant talk with my lord? For now no strength remains in me, and no breath is left in me." 18 Again one having the appearance of a man touched me and strengthened me.

DANIEL 10:17-19

19 And he said, "O man greatly loved, fearnot, peace be with you; be strong and ofgood courage." And as he spoke to me, Iwas strengthened and said, "Let my lordspeak, for you havestrengthened me."

DANIEL 10:17-19

It is the touch of God that brings strength.

Daniel was touched by God, and received strength in his

weakness.

Until you understand your weakness you won’t appreciate

God’s strength.

9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficientfor you, for my power is made perfect inweakness." Therefore I will boast all themore gladly about my weaknesses, so thatChrist's power may rest on me.

2 COR 12:9

Grace is God reaching out to man;

Faith is man reaching out to God.

19 “Don’t be afraid,” he said, “for youare very precious to God. Peace!Be encouraged! Be strong!”

DANIEL 10:19

CONCLUSION

6 And God raised us up with Christ andseated us with Him in the heavenlyrealms in Christ Jesus

EPHESIANS 2:6

1. STAND IN FAITH and BELIEVE that He cares about us more than we do.

2. STAND IN FAITH and BELIEVE that he is Doing more than we understand.

3. STAND IN FAITH and BELIEVE that His strength is made perfect in our weakness.

The direction of FAITH is toward the

future, but the ACTION of faith is in

the present.

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“If you do not STAND FIRM in your FAITH, you will not stand at

all.”

Isaiah 7:9b

FAITHWORKS CHRISTIAN CHURCH GLOBAL

Presented By:

Bro. Joseph FerminFCC Main, San Mateo Rizal, Philippines

6:30 PM Evening ServiceOctober 23, 2016

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