December 03 | Daily Devotion | Do You Believe That Jesus Is Able To Do This? | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenDecember 2, 202411mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The message uses the parable of the two blind men to illustrate that true faith requires believing in the full scope of God's ability, not just accepting what is immediately visible or proven by others. The speaker emphasizes that faith is not merely having a desire, but believing that God can accomplish what seems impossible, drawing parallels to Abraham's faith in being called a 'father of a multitude' before having any children. Ultimately, the message calls the listener to confess their inability to conquer sin on their own and to trust God's power to transform their mind and way of thinking.

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Do you believe that I can do this for you?Examining the account of the two blind men in Matthew 9, Jesus asks if they believe He is able to open their eyes before He performs the miracle.Matthew 9:27

Deliverance from sin's power through faithThe Lord is not just giving rules like the old covenant; He promises to write His law in our hearts and asks if we truly believe He will do it.

According to your faith be it done to youChristendom is divided because many people limit Jesus to only forgiving sin rather than delivering them from its power, basing their theology on their low standard of faith.

Desire versus beliefMany Christians have a desire to change, but they do not truly believe the Lord can deliver them because they have tried and failed so many times.

Abraham as the example of faithRomans 4 presents Abraham as the father of faith for Christians, showing how he trusted God's promises even before the old covenant.

God's promise to Abraham and SarahGod promised Abraham a son through Sarah, rejecting Ishmael and declaring that the covenant would be established through Isaac.

Changing his name to father of a multitudeGod told Abraham to change his name from exalted father to father of a multitude when he still had no children, and Abraham boldly confessed it.Genesis 17:5

Confessing what God said without visible proofAbraham waited and continually confessed that he was the father of a multitude even when there was no physical sign of it.

Changing our name from defeated by sin to conquerorJust like Abraham changing his name, believers must confess Romans 6:14 and claim the identity of conquerors over sin despite current struggles.Romans 6:14

Standing on New Testament promisesWe must confess that we will experience New Testament commands like rejoicing always and giving thanks in everything.1 Thessalonians 5:18

Persisting in faith despite failureWhen the devil mocks our failures, we continue to stand in faith, believing that God can totally transform our minds and fulfill His word.

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