July 19th

 

And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me

 

to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and

 

of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the

 

prophets: Who through faith subdued kingdoms,

 

wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the

 

mouths of lions (Hebrews 11:32-33).

 

The Lord Jesus said if you have faith, as a

 

grain of mustard seed, nothing shall be

 

impossible to you (Matthew 17:20).Your

 

faith is your currency to rule your world.

 

The Bible tells us of certain men and

 

women who through faith dominated the

 

world of their time (Hebrews 11:32-33). The eleventh

 

chapter of the book of Hebrews gives us an insightful

 

chronicle of the extraordinary accomplishments of some

 

of these great men and women of faith: how they

 

subdued kingdoms, and functioned in righteousness,

 

standing their grounds in their convictions. Their faith

 

serves as an example for us today. Their deeds were

 

written for our inspiration and edification; letting us

 

know we can do the same.

 

Let’s reflect on the attitude of one of these great

 

heroes of faith—Joshua. By faith, he led the children of

 

Israel to march round the intimidating walls of Jericho

 

seven times, with the menacing walls coming down flat

 

on the seventh count, as they gave the victory

 

shout (read Joshua 6:16-20). You can live every day in

 

victory and dominion through faith. The Bible admonishes

 

us to be "...followers of them who through faith and

 

patience inherit the promises" (Hebrews 6:12). Abraham,

 

Isaac, Jacob, David, the prophets of old, the Lord Jesus

 

Christ, and the Apostles have all set examples of faith

 

for us to emulate.

 

You can face and overcome whatever obstacle is before

 

you by speaking forth words of faith. You can effect

 

changes and do great things in your world today. You too

 

can manifest righteousness and give life to the dead or

 

hopeless situations. You can revive your business if it’s

 

been grounded, or keep it growing from glory to glory.

 

You can excel greatly in ministry, in your academics,

 

career or profession and be a wonder to your world.

 

Your faith is the currency; rule your world with it.