TEXTS: Romans 4: 17-22
INTRODUCTION
Any promise made by God to His children indicates two things: (a) it reveals God’s perfect will, direction and desire for them (b) it shows that they should put on the whole arm our of God and begin to fight to have the promise. Many have been robbed of every valuable promise and blessing in the past because they thought if God had promised them anything, it will automatically be fulfilled whether they do something about it or not. This is a deception of the enemy.
CONDITIONS FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF GOD’S PROMISES
Whatever promises the Lord has made to you, whether through the word of knowledge or prophecies from His anointed or His written word, would either be fulfilled or not, depending on certain conditions such as:
- Prayer: Matt 7:7-77; John 14:13-14
- Availability and exercise of faith to receive, Romans 4:20; Heb. 11:6. Avoid unbelief, doubt and fear and be conscious of God’s presence, Exeo. 3: 11-12. These are Satan’s weapons to rob you of the fulfillment of God’s promises in your life.
- Ability to patiently wait for their fulfillment, Heb. 10:36. Focus on God and not the prevailing circumstances. Avoid anxiety, worry, murmuring, impatience and negative confessions, Numb 14:26-31, 1Kgs. 18:41-45
- Remain in right standing with God until the promises materialize and even belong – Heb. 4:1
CONCLUSION
The scriptures contain several promises God wants to bring to fulfillment in your life. The fulfillment of these promises, however, depends wholly on you. DO you believe them? Do you pray and release your faith for their fulfillment in your life? Do you keep away sin from your heart and hands? Are you busy doing the will of your Father?