5-Day Devotional - Day Three

Divine Doors: Part Six
Pastor Becki Stieb

Day 3: Faith: Believing Before Seeing Devotional Faith is the currency of God's kingdom. It's the second key that unlocks Heaven's resources in our lives. But what exactly is faith? It's not wishful thinking or blind optimism. It's a confident expectation that what God has promised, He will fulfill. Mark 11:24 gives us a powerful principle: when we pray, we must believe we have received what we asked for, and it will be ours. Notice the sequence here—belief comes before receiving. In God's economy, we don't wait to see before we believe; we believe first, and then we see. This kind of faith requires us to trust God's character more than our circumstances. It means standing on His promises, even when everything around us suggests otherwise. It means speaking victory when defeat seems certain. Faith isn't passive; it's active and expectant. Faith doesn't just hope something might happen; it confidently anticipates what God has already declared. When we pray with this confident and expectant faith, we're not trying to convince God to do something. We're positioning ourselves to receive what He's already provided. Examine your prayers. Are they filled with doubt and uncertainty, or are they declarations of faith? Are you praying, "God, if it's Your will..." when He's already revealed His will in His Word? Are you speaking defeat while asking for victory? Let your faith rise to match the size of your God. Remember, you're not just anyone—you're a child of the King with full access to His resources! Pray with the confidence that comes from knowing who you are and Whose you are. Bible Verse "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." - Mark 11:24 Reflection Question In what area of your life do you need to stop waiting to see results before you believe, and instead start believing God's promises before you see any evidence of fulfillment? Quote “When you pray, believe that what you're saying is going to come to pass.” Prayer Heavenly Father, increase my faith today. Help me believe Your Word over what I see and feel. I choose to stand on Your promises and speak life over every situation in my life. Thank You that, when I pray with faith, You move on my behalf. I receive by faith everything You have for me. In Jesus's name, amen.