The 40-Day Challenge : Day 1
- 21
- Jan
- 2013
“Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed.” (Luke 1:1-4)
Many people set out to talk about things they’ve seen or heard without having perfect understanding of them, without carefully investigating everything from the beginning… They do not think. They simply hear and accept them as facts, without knowing the root of the situation.
“… having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first…”
Important: Most people are not interested in knowing the origin of the a ‘miracle’. All they want is the results.
This is nothing but emotion. It’s a result of an emotional faith, and not of an intelligent faith, which carefully investigates everything from the beginning.
Everything we obtain through an emotional faith is superficial! Things do not last because they’re not based upon the truth. People who live by an emotional faith do what other people do and say what other people say… Nothing new comes out of them.
“… an orderly account…”
Discipline is absolutely rational; it is opposed to emotion, as it goes against our own will. The result of discipline is the certainty of the things in which we have been instructed, which is reflected in our rational and confident way of speaking and in our firm attitudes.
The lack of assurance is the reason why many Christians are defeated: when they speak, they do so in an insecure manner, as if to fulfil an obligation; they live by a “religious” faith. They have no discipline and, as a result, they do not look at the root of their problems.
When we delve into the knowledge of the truth, and are disciplined enough to practise it, we become more confident and we see positive results in our lives.
This is something that happens inside of us, allowing us to be firm at any time and under any circumstances.
Our genuine desire to know the truth, and not just gather knowledge, allows us to be victorious every day.
It’s not something that we just talk about, but we live what we believe! This is our main focus.
Therefore, it is important to ascertain the facts and be certain of the truth about everything you hear. If you have doubts, insecurities, fear or shyness, it’s because you have lived by an emotional faith.
What have you based your life upon? Is it based upon truth and discipline, or is it hollow, empty and unstable?
thembeka Rolihlahla
22nd May 2014 at 9:08
hello mrs vivian
thank you for opening my eyes ,this makes sense trully it does .when we use emotional faith our lives become unstable and we always unsure .
for me what i got is when i think before i act i am give myself an oportunitie to use an intelligent faith and not moved by feeling .
thank you
a big kiss…..
Nonsikelelo Ncube
27th March 2014 at 15:45
Hello Mrs Viviane ,
What I understood is that I must not run into conclusion before I know the truth ,And that I have to be truthful and disciplined always.
Chipo Maphosa
21st March 2014 at 18:14
Hello Mrs Viviane,
l understood that if l hear something l must not run into conclusion before understanding the whole issue.
Kisses…
Sizo Moyo
21st March 2014 at 18:10
Hello Mrs Viviane,
Today my eyes were opened after l read this message , what caught my attention is that “When we delve into the knowledge of the truth, and are disciplined enough to practise it, we become more confident and we see positive results in our lives.”
l understood that for me to get positive and satisfying results in my life, l have to be disciplined enough to obey and base my life in the truth.
Thank you for this message .
Jessica Mukogo
21st March 2014 at 16:06
Mrs Viviane,
I have come to understand that discipline is absolutely rational. My level of understanding and knowledge of the Word impacts greatly on my confidence. What a revelation!
Melody Madzingaidze
7th November 2013 at 9:48
Mrs Viviane
Today l looked at myself and realized how l have been displeasing God talking and talking without the full knowledge of what l was speaking about. I will strive to live by the truth everyday