Text: Numbers 13:17-14:12
As we look to understand the difference between believing with our heart compared to believing with our head, there is a certain trait head faith lacks.
What's missing? In Genesis 15:1-5, we see Abraham focusing on the one thing that's missing in his life - a son. He hears God's promise, but his eyes are on the facts.
With Daniel, that certain trait is present. He has no problem trusting God for the answers he needs.
We see the trait present for a short time with Peter. He starts out with heart faith, but ends in doubt.
So what's the missing ingredient? EXPECTATION!
Abraham expected the promise to fail. Daniel expected God to deliver what was needed. Peter expected to walk on water at least until he saw and heard the wind. He went from expecting to walk on water to expecting to sink.
How do we identify whether we have heart faith?
1. Anticipation - with heart faith there is an anticipation of the promise coming to pass.
2. Belief - Without belief, anticipation is little more than wishful thinking.
3. Confess - we start speaking what we're believing for.
4. Declaration - The work of my hands is blessed.
5. Desire - You can expect God's Word to come to pass, but if you really don' want it, it won't happen.
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