Key Insights
- π “Because the word of god is living every time we read it. We see something we never saw before it is the living word of god.”
- π “Even a crumb that falls from the master’s table is enough to change my entire life. That’s how powerful the word of God is.”
- π “Everything starts in the spirit…the birthing room of everything that will materialize in your life is made of the cells of your belief.”
- π “It’s not a church thing. It’s not a money thing. It’s not a game thing. It’s a faith thing.”
- π Faith has been a guiding force for humanity since the beginning, transcending time, structures, and trends.
- πͺ Faith is a common denominator that gives everyone equal access to everything promised to them, regardless of their intellectual abilities or qualifications.
- π Jesus encourages us to have childlike faith, emphasizing the simplicity and accessibility of belief in God’s kingdom.
- πͺ The audacity to believe is what propels individuals to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles.
- π Through faith, we understand that our future is already fixed and framed by the word of God, giving us assurance and security.
- π Through faith, we can understand that the world was framed by the word of God, emphasizing the power of faith in shaping our understanding of the world.
Embracing God’s Plan
- π “If you would get out of God’s way and stop trying to design your own life and plan your own future… just give it all over to God and say whatever you want me to have, I’ll take it.”
- π§οΈ “Some of you gonna have to build something that looks like a fool and wait on the rain to catch up with you.” – Bishop T.D. Jakes encourages taking risks and being willing to appear foolish in order to achieve innovation and success.
- πͺ “I want you to start walking in faith and not in fear, not in doubt, and not in worry and not in frustration.” – Bishop T.D. Jakes encourages viewers to let go of negative emotions and embrace faith for a more fulfilling life.
- πͺ “If you believe in God, he will set you free, no matter your past or struggles.”
Overcoming Negative Influences
π “Did the voice do that to you? Did you let the rapist take away your hope?” – Bishop T.D. Jakes raises thought-provoking questions about the impact of negative influences on one’s faith and hope.
Summary
The key idea of the video is that faith is the key to pleasing God and experiencing blessings and success in life.
- π Faith is the key to pleasing God, as it is the substance of our hopes and the evidence of the unseen, requiring belief in God’s existence and diligent seeking of Him.
- π Faith is the key factor, not church or money; public opinion has silenced theology, but Jesus stood firm in his convictions; Gnosticism believed in intellectual ascension to God, but faith is not limited by time or circumstances.
- π Faith is a universal gateway accessible to all, not based on works or qualifications, and is the equalizer that allows anyone to experience miracles, even when God’s promises defy logic.
- π Wrestling with challenges and embracing unexpected opportunities can lead to blessings and purpose, as seen in the stories of Jacob and David, and having faith in oneself is crucial for personal growth and overcoming obstacles.
- π Having faith in God is counted as righteousness, and through faith, we can understand that our future is already fixed by God’s word, so we should let go of control and negative voices to grow our blessings and avoid self-sabotage.
- π Have faith, draw out what you need, and overcome obstacles to receive blessings and success in life.
- π Having faith allows you to receive the power and blessings that are already within your reach, leading to a life free from fear, doubt, worry, and frustration.
- π Have faith in God and come to the altar to draw down the faith you need to overcome your struggles, or else you’ll suffer the consequences of hell.