A Systematic Approach to Handling Your Faith | Rev. Hyeladi Mshelia | TMAOG | Camp Meeting 2025 |Day 4

A Systematic Approach to Faith

In his session, Reverend Hyeladi Mshelia provides a practical framework for how believers can develop and apply their faith. He defines faith not just as a one-time act of belief, but as a systematic process that requires knowledge and rest.

Knowledge as the FoundationThe session starts by emphasizing that knowledge of God is the key to accessing "all things" that have been given to us by His divine power. The fight isn't to get the things themselves, but to gain this foundational knowledge. The speaker notes a common pitfall: people want to "do" the mighty acts of God without first "knowing" His ways. This is why faith, which comes by hearing the word of God, must be a product of His Word and not our own plans or desires.

Rest in the Place of PrayerReverend Mshelia introduces a unique perspective on prayer. He suggests that the purpose of prayer is not to force God into action, but to pray until you receive the peace of God on the matter. This peace, which surpasses all understanding, is the true sign that your prayer has been answered and that you are in alignment with God's timing and plan. It signifies that you have found rest in not knowing every detail but trusting in God's bigger agenda.

Differentiating a Flash from a CallA critical point in the session is the warning against mistaking a temporary spiritual experience or a feeling for a divine call to ministry. Reverend Mshelia calls this an "assumption" and stresses the importance of distinguishing between an "invitation" or "involvement" and an actual, long-term call to ministry. He urges listeners to understand that a walk with God unfolds in phases, and that God determines the timing for everything.

Hearing God's Specific InstructionsRev Hyeladi highlights two ways a believer receives the object of their faith: through direct instruction from the Lord or when it is planted in their heart by God. He stresses the responsibility of sitting with the Word until it speaks a specific promise to you. The ability to hear God's voice is a skill that can be learned and reproduced. This spiritual intelligence allows one to correctly interpret what God is doing and saying, preventing misinterpretations that can lead to frustration or failure.