Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Matthew 7:20
Mark 16:17 & 18 reads: “And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Those verses clearly state the signs, or the symptoms that are to be manifested in you as one who is a believer. The Greek word which has been translated here for the word believe is piseno; meaning to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to a person or thing).
No one can “see” the extent of your faith. However the evidence of your inward conviction is characteristic with those “symptoms” stated in Mark 16. The key here is to advance your level of faith to the degree that you, yourself are convinced of its authority and power. We already have faith, we already have the ability and we have already received the proper authorization to successful display every “symptom” stated in Mark 16. Yet we permit to enemy to: fool, mislead, trick and deceive us into doubting who and whose we really are!
Therefore, many of us can be referred to as asymptomatic saints! We may possess the title as a saint; know and use the correct phrases; we regularly attend services, Bible study….and Prayer Meeting! However, where is your level of faith registering on the “faith thermometer”? How many of the symptoms listed in Mark 16: 17 &18 are evident in your life?
So in reference to the initial question, “Why are you an asymptomatic saint?”…… only you know the genuine answer. However, whatever your reasoning may be…. It’s only an excuse. An excuse that the enemy has given to you – to prevent your effectiveness in defeating him and his kingdom. An excuse ….a lie that you’ve believed and accepted as truth!
Let’s get down to some real business. The time has come that we can no longer “comfortably” exist as asymptomatic. We must now become so “symptomatic” in our profession and confessions that we are manifesting every sign that is recorded in Mark 16.
The world needs to see US walking in the same power that was displayed in years past. They MUST know that our God is the true and living God…whose power hasn’t diminished… and that He is truly the same yesterday, today and shall be forever more!!
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