• LESSON: Problems & Issues

Problems & Issues

Problems & Issues - Lesson 1 


 I receive many complaints that when things go wrong, I am asked why did God allow it? Why didn’t God stop it? Why is my answer taking so long? Why would He give me such a desire for marriage and keep it away from me? If you have ever asked these questions, there is a reason. And the reason is, even with things pertaining to the kingdom of God, problems and issues can arise.

The idealistic view that if God is in something there will not be any problems is unrealistic.  If you’ve been a Believer for any length of time, you know problems can arise.  Jesus even warned us about it in John 16:33.  When we accepted Jesus as Lord, we also inherited His enemy. Add to the fact that we also live in a sin-ridden world whose effects can stop the perfect Will of God from coming to pass.

And because we live in an earth cursed system where sin is rampant, we have to contend with contrary forces such as the enemy hindering our prayers, manipulating circumstances; sowing negative images in our heart along with ungodly systems of the World.  Therefore walking with God is like going upstream in a world that is going downstream.

Even for believers who are doing their best to live for God, the spirit of the World can enter in and cloud their vessel making it difficult to bring to pass the Will of God for their lives.

In addition to this, another reason for a lack of fulfillment or answer to prayer has to do with the heart.


Jesus elaborated on this in Mark 4. In Mark 4: 13-20, Jesus taught about the heart and how it produces differently based on its condition.

The Word, as the seed, being the same was sown in four types of ground (i.e. hearts) but produced different results. In Mar 4:19 it states, ‘but the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it became unfruitful’.

The cares of the world mentioned in these verses could have very well been cares pertaining to careers, finances, school, work, etc. But whatever they were, it occupied space in the heart and posed a problem for the Word and reduced its production.  So if you ever find yourself struggling to receive an answer, examine the condition of your heart.

Next, examine if you are harboring any doubt or unbelief.  Jesus, who had the HolySpirit without measure could only heal a few sick people because of their unbelief.

Mar 6:5-6 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. And he marveled because of their unbelief.

Unbelief in the heart will stop faith from working. The disciples learned this (in Matthew 17:19) when they were unable to cast out a demon. When they asked Jesus why they could not cast it out, He answered and said it was because of their unbelief.  And what was Jesus’ solution to this problem? Jesus’ solution for unbelief is found in Matthew 17:21-- prayer and fasting.


So if you are having problems receiving the blessings of God, check to see if you are in doubt and unbelief. If you are, follow the instructions of Jesus and get into prayer and fasting to remove it. Because once you have dealt with the things that are preventing the Word from producing in your life, you shouldn’t have any problems receiving what you need from God. In fact, if you deal with the things that stand in the way of seeing your answer to prayer manifest, then what you are praying for should manifest.

In conclusion, there are many things that can cause an answer to be delayed so don’t make assumptions. Get with God and let Him tell you exactly what the problem is so God can tell you exactly what you must do to resolve it. †

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