When you enter the zone of receiving, you will need wisdom. Many people follow all the faith steps, but when they reach the point of receiving, they make foolish decisions that cancel out their progress. This is a crucial moment where patience and wisdom are essential. As James 1:4 says, “But let patience have her perfect work.” The word “patience” here refers to consistency—the ability to endure through the process, allowing God to work out all the details while you wait for the manifestation of your promise.

Today, we will discuss a crucial aspect of faith that is vital to our daily lives—the test of faith. It is important to understand that the test of faith is personal. No two individuals face the same test. Even if you share the same birth date with someone, your journey of faith is unique to you. Each person must walk their own path, facing their individual challenges and tests.

People often label us as the “name it and claim it” people, but the truth is, God names His promises for you, and it is your responsibility to claim them. So, what does it mean to receive the manifestation of God’s promises? The promise is the spiritual version of what God has in store for you, but you need to see it materialize in your life. As John 1:14 reminds us, “…and the Word was made flesh.” God’s Word is powerful and convertible—it can take form in your life if you know how to receive it.

The Kingdom of God is a “voice-activated” kingdom! Once you’ve personalized the promises of God, it’s time to declare them. The word of God is spoken to you so that you can speak it out with your own mouth. When God gives you a promise, he expects you to put it in your mouth and confess it over your life. This is why God changed Abram’s name to Abraham—“exalted father” to “father of many nations”—so that every time Abraham spoke his name, he would be confessing God’s promise.

There is a powerful connection between being persuaded by God’s promise and personalizing it. If you are not fully convinced and persuaded by God’s Word, it will be difficult to make that promise feel personal to you. Think of a woman who, after getting married, still responds to her maiden name when called in public. Initially, it takes a few reminders for her to respond to her new surname, but over time, she naturally responds to her married name without thinking. This process of adjusting and internalizing is similar to personalizing God’s promises in your life.

In your faith journey, it is crucial to settle one thing in your heart: God is fully capable and willing to fulfill His promises. Think about this: How can the Almighty God, the Creator of heaven and earth, give you a promise and not have the ability to bring it to pass? Don’t let human limitations or past disappointments with people’s broken promises affect how you relate to God. God is not like man, and he is always faithful to His Word.

Just as spectacles are required to correct an eye defect and help someone see clearly, God’s promises and prophecies are like spectacles that allow you to see clearly the future he has for your life. A person with a promise or prophecy from God is never to be pitied—on the contrary, they have a divine vision for what lies ahead. When you have received a promise from God, it’s essential that you view life through the lens of that promise. you must believe that you are headed toward an appointment with something that will never fail, as Matthew 5:18 assures us about the certainty of God’s Word.

For the next few days, we will explore six essential steps to building a strong and productive faith life. Whether you receive a word from God directly or come across a promise in the Bible, these steps will always work when applied correctly. The outcome will always align with God’s will if you walk through the steps with faith and diligence.

Faith exists in various dimensions, but there is no clear demarcation between them. Some people place their faith in medical procedures, believing that God will work through doctors and surgery, while others have the faith to believe that God can heal without any human intervention. Both are valid, but they are not operating on the same dimension of faith. The key is to stay in the dimension where you are comfortable, while also recognizing that human involvement can bring complications.

Developing a faith lifestyle goes beyond just believing for results or change. Faith is not just a force; it is an attitude that shapes how you live each day. It’s a way of life in God’s kingdom. As Romans 1:17 and Hebrews 10:38 remind us, “The just shall live by faith.” Faith is what sustains us and guides our actions, decisions, and outlook on life.