BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

What is God's established order when it comes to overcoming problems? The Scripture gives us 10 simple steps to moving from any problem—be it sickness, debt, lack, family strife or anything else—to the solution. These 10 steps will work for anyone at any time, regardless of how overwhelming the circumstances you face. These steps represent God's divine order of faith. Step 1: Identify the Problem Before you do anything else, you must clearly define and understand the nature of the problem you're facing. Is it spiritual? Physical? Emotional? Financial? Whatever it is, the first step in conquering it, is facing it head-on and identifying what it truly is. That may seem to be a pretty obvious place to start, but you'd be surprised how many believers launch out in search of a solution to a problem they haven't really pinpointed. Step 2: Make a Quality Decision Once you have a handle on what the problem is, the next step is to make a quality decision to overcome it. In other words, choose. Deuteronomy 30:19 says, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live." Are you going to choose to continue to live with that problem and let it defeat you, or are you going to make a firm, unwavering decision to overcome it? This is an essential step in the divine order of faith, and it's precisely where many people miss it. They're halfhearted or wishy-washy in their commitment to win. This wimpy sort of resolve will never move you to the place of victory. You've got to say, “I'm coming out of this situation. I'm coming out by the power of God and I'm coming out by the Word. I've made my decision and from this point forward, nothing is going to change my mind." When you've made that kind of quality decision, then, and only then, are you ready to move on to the next step in God's divine order. Step 3: Find Your Title Deed Once you've determined that you're going to overcome by the Word of God, the next step is to go to God's Word and find a promise that speaks to your particular situation. That promise is your “title deed" to the power and provision of Almighty God. If you need healing, locate one or more scriptures that tell you healing belongs to you, such as Isaiah 53:5. If you're new to the Bible and don't know how to find specific promises, get a good concordance. It will give you a list of scriptures for every subject you can imagine. No matter what you're facing today, there is a promise in God's Word that addresses your need. A promise you can stake your very life on. Step 4: Hear the Word Once you've found the title deed to your miracle, you need to bring faith onto the scene by hearing what that deed has to say. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17). I see people all the time who are struggling to get free from their problems while they're listening to everyone and everything but God's Word. They'll say, “I'm believing God for a job, but I heard on the news that no one is hiring and my neighbor told me we're in a recession..." and on and on they go. Listening to all that unbelieving garbage the world puts out will never produce miracle-working faith. You must hear the Word of God, and not just any Word, but that part of the Word that pertains to your present problem. You must hear the Word concerning your victory. If you're battling financial problems, you need to hear the Word concerning prosperity. If your marriage is falling apart, you need to hear what God's Word says concerning the husband-wife relationship. Shut your ears to the world and open them to the Word. Then you'll be ready to take the next step. Step 5: Meditate the Word When you call and order a pizza, it is delivered to your door. But having a pizza delivered doesn't get it into your stomach where it can nourish you. 20 : BVOV

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