Faith is not a future hope to be obtained, rather it is a present reality to be apprehended.
For example, when God says, give and it will be given back home to you, what it means is that the moment you give is the moment that you receive it back. Receiving is a present reality to be apprehended; receiving ceases to be a hope to be looked forward to the moment you give.
We must adjust our thinking to align with this truth of God's word. Don't put receiving back to the future, once you have given, receiving is a present reality. Don't say, I have given, therefore, I will receive. Rather say, I have given, therefore, I have received. It is a present reality!
So when next you give, don't expect to receive, but rather know that you have received, and begin at that moment to thank God for His faithfulness to His word because your account has been credited according to the measure that you gave. Praise God!
When God tells you to give, do so immediately because it is not only the person who is receiving what you give that is to be blessed, but also those who should give to your bosom will be affected by your obedience. The things that must turn around for them to be able to give to your bosom are waiting for your obedience to happen to them. Failure to give when God prompts you to robs such people of the blessings that are scheduled for them.
- Apostle Toni
