He said, "Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them" (Mark 11:24).
Traditionally, people give a testimony after God blesses them. Some people are still testifying about what He did ten years ago. That's fine, but Jesus said to give a testimony of what the Father will do. Then He gave us the power and authority to use His Name in order to have our prayers answered (see John 14:13-14).
Our right to answered prayer was made available through the shedding of Jesus' blood. It is our blood-bought, covenant right to testify. Revelation 12:11 says, "They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony...."
Because of Jesus' blood, the Body of Christ has a right to overcome sickness, poverty and any other wicked devices used against us. Testifying about what we believe should happen before we see the results. Testifying beforehand is a declaration of our faith, and it confirms what is taking place in the spirit realm. Only when we testify according to the Word of God can we overcome the devil.
Child of God, you don't have to be ashamed to testify about what you believe. His promises are your assurance, and the blood of Jesus is your guarantee. They may mistake your testimony for arrogance, but you're simply speaking the fulfillment of God's promises. That's not arrogance-that's confidence!
Be a Blessing
According to Galatians 3:29, we are Abraham's seed and heirs of the covenant established by God. This covenant assures us that we have been blessed to be a blessing to others, until all families of the earth have been blessed (see Genesis 12:3).
One of the quickest ways to get your prayers answered is by helping to meet someone else's need. Investing in the vision of others motivates God to invest in your vision. He wants to help you profit.
What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you. Therefore don't wait for someone to pour the waters of blessings into your cup. Choose to be the one with the pitcher in hand, pouring out a blessing.
As Jesus has carried our burdens, so we ought to carry the burdens of others. The Word of God says, "Bear (endure, carry) one another's burdens and troublesome moral faults, and in this way fulfill and observe perfectly the law of Christ (the Messiah) and complete what is lacking [in your obedience to it]" (Gal. 6:2 AMP).
The anointing of Christ Jesus-the power to remove burdens and destroy yokes-residing within each of us is not solely for our benefit, but primarily for the benefit of others. Bearing one another's burdens is a part of sharing the love of Jesus.
Child of God, your obedience and willingness to help meet someone else's need may be the very key to getting them saved. Most unsaved people won't initially be drawn by what is preached to them from Scripture. They are more likely, however, to respond to the love of Christ that you show.
Although you may have mountain-moving faith when you pray, if your love walk isn't perfected, then your faith won't be activated. And since the Word of God says faith works by love (Gal. 5:6), get involved in sharing the love of Christ, the Anointed One, and see the power of God work on your behalf.
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