CONFESSIONS DOES NOT NECESSARILY LEAD TO POSSESSION

By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi

John 11:14 "Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead."

        The dictionary  defines “Confession” as a formal statement of religious beliefs (Merriam-Webster dictionary). The scripture says in Heb 10:23 KJV “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)” the word 'profession' is the Greek word ‘homologeo’  which means: to assent, i.e. covenant or promise, acknowledge through giving thanks.God wants us to be in agreement with His will for our lives individually and collectively with gratitude .

      Modern teachers of faith claim we would eventually receive what we keep declaring as ours. What this implies is that the fellow that keeps saying ‘I am a billionaire’ will eventually become one even if he or has no visible source of income.And the lady  who says 'brother John is my husband' will eventually get married to him.However, it isn’t always the case.

    What this presupposes is that God is obligated to grant all our hearts desires whether they are in alignment with His plans for our lives or not. But this is contrary to what the scriptures says in Isa 55:8-9"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the Lord."And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine .For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.” God’s plans and ours aren’t the same. He only takes actions that are in concordance with His will, the scriptures says in  Eph 1:11…” he makes everything work out according to his plan.”

   It is imperative that in our pursuits, we seek God’s perfect will early in all that we do. Whatever success story achieved outside God’s will never stands the test of time because His will ultimately prevails. Thus, confessions outside God’s will are not only discouraging but confusing and dangerous; so many lives have been lost as a result of this. It sends a wrong signal about the integrity of God’s word.

        Many persons have made shipwreck of their faith as a result of this personal error. If we receive what we confess then Jesus who had gone to raise Lazarus from the dead wouldn’t have been able to do so haven earlier declared that he was dead in John11:14 , this was  contrary to his profession which was expressed in John 11:11 Then he said, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up." He professed Lazarus was asleep even when He literally confessed his death. The truth isn’t always the fact according to biblical faith. Factually Lazarus was dead but truthfully he was alive in Christ.     

         Things aren’t always what they seem to be that’s why we need God’s counsel in all that we do. Sometimes, to allay fear we may downplay the reality of our situation as in (2 Ki. 4:20, 26) that does not mean that faith always denies the fact of a situation. The biblical confession  is based on faith that is intellectual, emotional and volitional.This faith is founded on a irrevocable deep-seated conviction premised on a personal covenant with God ,acknowledged through joyful thanksgiving and confirmed with overwhelming peace. We should daily pray for directions trusting God to always provide for us and avoid being anxious over anything. He truly cares for you. 

  Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive grace and wisdom to overcome difficulties with overwhelming joy  in Jesus name. 
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