Determination

"The Lord of hosts has sworn, saying, 'surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, and as I have purposed, so it shall stand.'" Isaiah 14.24

This thought teaches a secret to those who are loyal, obedient to the voice of faith: the determination in thought.
Yes, all those who are sealed with the Holy Spirit are able to think and determine what they want to happen.

God's thoughts

"The Lord of hosts has sworn, saying, 'surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass, and as I have purposed, so it shall stand." Isaiah 14.24

God's thoughts are positive, determined and objective. I believe that this is the recipe for His people to take possession of the Promises. Those who have the mind of Christ have a firm of purpose, know what they want and where they want to get, Yes, yes, no, no. Nothing undefined ...

Spirit of God

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1.7

The Spirit of God does not work with cowards. That's why He never uses them. He used all kinds of people, including a prostitute named Rahab, a prostitute's son named Jephte, shepherds, fishermen and polititians -- but never coward people. And why? Because to conquer the Kingdom of God, you need to be a valiant person and have courage and determination to go all the way. The kind of attitude that goes against the spirit of a loser.

Question

"Have I not commanded you?" Joshua 1.9

Three times God had to tell Joshua to be strong and courageous. The last time, with much determination, He said: Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? I can hear Him say the same thing to me TODAY. For just as He was with Joshua and confirmed through Jesus that He'd be with us all the days of our lives, then wait for what?

Possession

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls..." Matthew 13:45

The Kingdom of Heaven is not a casual thing. Those who want to to reach it will have to use all their strength. Your conquest depend on the determination and courage to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow the King Jesus.

Faith in Action

"Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, 'Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.'" Numbers 13:30 

The promises have already been determined. The faith has already been given. Now it's time to have the courage take possession of them and use them. Let's go up and take hold of our rights.

Effort

"...the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force." Matthew 11:12

Our Lord teaches us that salvation costs a high price. It requires effort, determination, courage, and attitude. You will have to sacrifice constantly throughout your life. If you're too shy about it, you'll be left outside waiting.