Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen.” KJV
Let us continue in our study of the difference between hope and
faith. This by no means is to undermine hope because hope in itself in the
right place is a strong force to man. But this study is necessary to help
people move from hope to faith so that they receive from God. This next
differentiation will drive home to you this reality.
Now have you heard this statement before: “I believe God will
heal me or bless me”. Maybe, you have said it yourself. You know what you are
really saying is “I hope God will heal me or bless me.” It is hope because the
word translated hope in the Bible means to have a confident expectation of
good.
So a person who has a strong expectation in his mind might think he is
exercising faith, and will be expecting manifestation which will not come
because faith is what delivers manifestation.
So, hope is an expectation, something that of necessity looks to
the future but faith is in the present, faith is here and now. Therefore,
instead of saying, “I believe God will heal or bless me”, you say, “I believe I
am healed now or I am blessed or prosperous now.” That is when manifestation
can occur.
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