Characteristics of Bulldog Faith Pt. 3-Kenneth Copeland

3. Bulldog Faith Never Takes No for an Answer

“This is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” –John 5:4 (NKJV)

The doctor says, “No, you won’t get better. No, you won’t walk again. No, you can’t have a baby.” Your employer says, “No, you can’t have a raise, and no, we don’t have room for promotion here.” The world says, “No, you can’t enjoy that kind of prosperity without the right degree or climbing the ladder for 30 years.” But what do you say? What does God say?

Every opportunity before you is an opportunity for either faith or failure—the choice is yours.

In the book of Mark, blind Bartimaeus chose faith and persisted until he got his healing:

When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” “Be quiet!” many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Mark 10:47-48).

The world was telling him to be quiet and stop claiming what belonged to him, but he wouldn’t take no for an answer.

The result?

“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked, “My Rabbi,” the blind man said, “I want to see!” And Jesus said to him, “Go, for your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road (v. 51-52).

He was fed up with being blind. He got persistent with his faith, and he wouldn’t take no for an answer.

The persistent widow and Bartimaeus both applied nonstop, constant, continual, steady, relentless pressure on their covenant and on the devil. They did not let go, and they got what they were after. So can you.

Don’t let what others say or the passing of time affect your faith. Bulldog faith never quits. Bulldog faith says, “God’s Word is mine now. Devil, you can’t take it from me. Just be assured—when this is over, I win!”