Are you an audio/visual learner, or maybe reading works better? The main point is that you can receive what God's Word says in a practical way that will help you change your life, live by His Kingdom ways, and get God's results.
And you'll probably find yourself taking a few notes and heading down some side quests of your own along the way!
Begin the video at 1:34:45 for the Message
Faith does not require pretending that everything on earth is right. Pastor Paul distinguishes between God's finished, settled reality and the circumstances that still need to change, calling believers to take their post, speak shalom and bring Heaven's reality to bear through prayer, faith and delegated authority.
God is not pacing Heaven wondering how events will turn out. He sees the finished picture. Pastor Paul begins by establishing God's sovereignty, faithfulness and settled victory before addressing what is wrong on earth.
"With God, all is well."
Calling something wrong is not unbelief. Faith is not denial. The starting point of change is to recognize the gap between what is happening and what Heaven says should be.
"To be honest is not unbelief. It is the starting point of change."
The Shunammite woman's declaration becomes a picture of speaking shalom over a situation that still needs change. Circumstances may be real, but they do not have final authority.
"Your circumstance is not the final word."
Pastor Paul urges believers to make Matthew 6:10 specific rather than ritualistic. Prayer applies Heaven's will to concrete areas of life rather than passively accepting the status quo.
"We must make this specific: that it is on earth as it is in Heaven."
Believers are described as ambassadors, seated with Christ and entrusted with authority. Pastor Paul closes by commissioning the Church not to be passive observers but to stand in covenant and cooperate with God.
"I am not a passive observer. I am an enforcer of Heaven's reality."
THINK ABOUT IT
• Can you acknowledge what is not right without allowing it to become your final word?
• What does Heaven's will say about the situation you are facing?
• Where do you need to stop observing passively and take your post in prayer and faith?
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Name the situation honestly, then establish your heart in what God has said. Pray Matthew 6:10 specifically over the area, speak shalom rather than surrender, and remain at your post without allowing circumstances to write the conclusion.



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