Faith is never passive. It responds to God’s promises, taking hold of what He has already provided through Christ.

When God told Abraham, “Arise, walk through the land… for I give it to you” (Genesis 13:17), Abraham’s walk did not earn the promise; it demonstrated his trust. Likewise, our obedience doesn’t persuade God to bless us—it flows from the confidence that He already has.

Grace Always Comes First God acts first, and we respond. He loved, forgave, and adopted us before we ever asked. Faith simply opens empty hands to receive what grace provides.

Rooted in God’s Love In Ephesians 3:18–19, Paul prayed that believers would comprehend the “width and length and depth and height” of Christ’s love. The more deeply we understand His love, the more confidently we trust His promises.

Living as Children, Not Orphans Many believers live like spiritual orphans, asking, “Will God provide?” or “Does He delight in me?” Jesus did not just forgive us; He brought us into the Father’s family. Every promise is backed by the security of that relationship.

Faith Steps Forward Receiving God’s promises often starts with simple daily choices: forgiveness over bitterness, generosity over fear, and thanksgiving over complaint. Every act of obedience is a step through the land He has already given.

Power at Work God “is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20). The Christian life isn’t about coaxing God to act, but cooperating with the Spirit already within us.

Faith doesn’t create God’s promises; it receives them. Rest in His perfect timing, step forward in humble confidence, and trust that His grace is always greater than your fears.

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Once we learn to believe God’s promises, the next step is learning to see as God sees. Faith is more than agreeing with biblical truth; it changes the way we view our circumstances. It enables us to look beyond what is immediately visible and recognize what God is doing, even when His work is not yet apparent.

This principle is illustrated in the life of Abraham. After Lot separated from him, the Lord said:

“Lift up your eyes now and look from the place where you are—northward, southward, eastward, and westward; for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever.” — Genesis 13:14–15

These words contain profound lessons for every believer today.

1. God Removes the Good to Reveal the Best Before God invited Abraham to look, Lot had to depart. Lot chose the fertile plains of the Jordan Valley because they seemed desirable. From a natural perspective, Abraham received the leftovers.

Yet what appears to be a loss often becomes the doorway to something far greater. Good is frequently the enemy of God’s best. Closed doors, unexpected disappointments, or seasons where others seem to get ahead are often moments God uses to redirect our hearts toward His higher purposes.

2. Lift Up Your Eyes Our vision frequently becomes limited by immediate circumstances. Financial pressure, illness, family struggles, and disappointment can narrow our perspective until all we see are today’s problems. Faith lifts our eyes, reminding us that our present situation is not the whole story. Circumstances change, but God’s promises remain constant.

3. Look From Where You Are God told Abraham to look “from the place where you are.” He did not ask Abraham to imagine himself elsewhere before seeing the promise; He asked him to begin right where he stood.

We often convince ourselves that God can only use us when our circumstances improve, our resources increase, or our pasts change. Yet God meets us where we are, using ordinary fishermen, tax collectors, and persecutors to accomplish His will.

4. See With the Heart Spiritual vision begins within. The apostle Paul prayed that believers would have “the eyes of your understanding enlightened” (Ephesians 1:18). Our primary need is not better physical eyesight, but spiritual perception illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

When Jesus looked at people, He saw possibilities where others saw failure:

• Fishermen became apostles.
• A tax collector became an evangelist.
• A persecutor named Saul became Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles.

God sees beyond our present condition to the person His grace is shaping us to become.

5. Refuse to Let the Past Define You Past failures, disappointments, and mistakes can easily become the lens through which we interpret God’s voice. But the gospel offers a new identity. In Christ, you are a new creation—forgiven, accepted, loved, and made an heir with Him. Living your best life means viewing your journey through the finished work of Jesus rather than yesterday’s failures.

6. Recognize Faith as the Greater Reality Seeing by faith does not mean denying difficulty; Abraham still faced challenges, questions, and seasons of waiting. Faith simply recognizes that God’s promises are a greater reality than temporary circumstances. As Hebrews 11:1 notes, faith is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

When we lift our eyes to Christ, we see our lives differently. Faith always changes our perspective before it changes our circumstances.

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Once we learn to believe God’s promises, the next step is learning to see as God sees. Faith is more than agreeing with biblical truth; it changes the way we view our circumstances. It enables us to look beyond what is immediately visible and recognize what God is doing, even when His work is not yet apparent.

This principle is illustrated in the life of Abraham. After Lot separated from him, the Lord said:

“Lift up your eyes now and look from the place where you are—northward, southward, eastward, and westward; for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever.” — Genesis 13:14–15

These words contain profound lessons for every believer today.

1. God Removes the Good to Reveal the Best Before God invited Abraham to look, Lot had to depart. Lot chose the fertile plains of the Jordan Valley because they seemed desirable. From a natural perspective, Abraham received the leftovers.

Yet what appears to be a loss often becomes the doorway to something far greater. Good is frequently the enemy of God’s best. Closed doors, unexpected disappointments, or seasons where others seem to get ahead are often moments God uses to redirect our hearts toward His higher purposes.

2. Lift Up Your Eyes Our vision frequently becomes limited by immediate circumstances. Financial pressure, illness, family struggles, and disappointment can narrow our perspective until all we see are today’s problems. Faith lifts our eyes, reminding us that our present situation is not the whole story. Circumstances change, but God’s promises remain constant.

3. Look From Where You Are God told Abraham to look “from the place where you are.” He did not ask Abraham to imagine himself elsewhere before seeing the promise; He asked him to begin right where he stood.

We often convince ourselves that God can only use us when our circumstances improve, our resources increase, or our pasts change. Yet God meets us where we are, using ordinary fishermen, tax collectors, and persecutors to accomplish His will.

4. See With the Heart Spiritual vision begins within. The apostle Paul prayed that believers would have “the eyes of your understanding enlightened” (Ephesians 1:18). Our primary need is not better physical eyesight, but spiritual perception illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

When Jesus looked at people, He saw possibilities where others saw failure:

• Fishermen became apostles.
• A tax collector became an evangelist.
• A persecutor named Saul became Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles.

God sees beyond our present condition to the person His grace is shaping us to become.

5. Refuse to Let the Past Define You Past failures, disappointments, and mistakes can easily become the lens through which we interpret God’s voice. But the gospel offers a new identity. In Christ, you are a new creation—forgiven, accepted, loved, and made an heir with Him. Living your best life means viewing your journey through the finished work of Jesus rather than yesterday’s failures.

6. Recognize Faith as the Greater Reality Seeing by faith does not mean denying difficulty; Abraham still faced challenges, questions, and seasons of waiting. Faith simply recognizes that God’s promises are a greater reality than temporary circumstances. As Hebrews 11:1 notes, faith is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

When we lift our eyes to Christ, we see our lives differently. Faith always changes our perspective before it changes our circumstances.

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Once we learn to believe God’s promises, the next step is learning to see as God sees. Faith is more than agreeing with biblical truth; it changes the way we view our circumstances. It enables us to look beyond what is immediately visible and recognize what God is doing, even when His work is not yet apparent.

This principle is illustrated in the life of Abraham. After Lot separated from him, the Lord said:

“Lift up your eyes now and look from the place where you are—northward, southward, eastward, and westward; for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever.” — Genesis 13:14–15

These words contain profound lessons for every believer today.

1. God Removes the Good to Reveal the Best Before God invited Abraham to look, Lot had to depart. Lot chose the fertile plains of the Jordan Valley because they seemed desirable. From a natural perspective, Abraham received the leftovers.

Yet what appears to be a loss often becomes the doorway to something far greater. Good is frequently the enemy of God’s best. Closed doors, unexpected disappointments, or seasons where others seem to get ahead are often moments God uses to redirect our hearts toward His higher purposes.

2. Lift Up Your Eyes Our vision frequently becomes limited by immediate circumstances. Financial pressure, illness, family struggles, and disappointment can narrow our perspective until all we see are today’s problems. Faith lifts our eyes, reminding us that our present situation is not the whole story. Circumstances change, but God’s promises remain constant.

3. Look From Where You Are God told Abraham to look “from the place where you are.” He did not ask Abraham to imagine himself elsewhere before seeing the promise; He asked him to begin right where he stood.

We often convince ourselves that God can only use us when our circumstances improve, our resources increase, or our pasts change. Yet God meets us where we are, using ordinary fishermen, tax collectors, and persecutors to accomplish His will.

4. See With the Heart Spiritual vision begins within. The apostle Paul prayed that believers would have “the eyes of your understanding enlightened” (Ephesians 1:18). Our primary need is not better physical eyesight, but spiritual perception illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

When Jesus looked at people, He saw possibilities where others saw failure:

• Fishermen became apostles.
• A tax collector became an evangelist.
• A persecutor named Saul became Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles.

God sees beyond our present condition to the person His grace is shaping us to become.

5. Refuse to Let the Past Define You Past failures, disappointments, and mistakes can easily become the lens through which we interpret God’s voice. But the gospel offers a new identity. In Christ, you are a new creation—forgiven, accepted, loved, and made an heir with Him. Living your best life means viewing your journey through the finished work of Jesus rather than yesterday’s failures.

6. Recognize Faith as the Greater Reality Seeing by faith does not mean denying difficulty; Abraham still faced challenges, questions, and seasons of waiting. Faith simply recognizes that God’s promises are a greater reality than temporary circumstances. As Hebrews 11:1 notes, faith is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

When we lift our eyes to Christ, we see our lives differently. Faith always changes our perspective before it changes our circumstances.

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Part Two: Believe What God Says About You

To experience God’s best, we must begin with one simple step: we must believe Him.

There is a massive difference between believing God exists and believing what He says about us. Many believers spend years praying for promises they never genuinely believe belong to them. But genuine faith grows as we allow God’s Word—not our feelings, experiences, or circumstances—to shape our thinking (Romans 10:17).

Faith Rests on God’s Character

When the angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to Mary, he declared:

“For with God nothing will be impossible.” — Luke 1:37

Notice where the emphasis lies: not on human ability, but on God’s faithfulness. Faith does not begin by looking at ourselves; it starts by looking at God.

• He is Faithful: His promises are trustworthy.
• He is Good: His intentions toward us are loving.
• He is All-Powerful: Nothing He speaks is beyond His power to fulfill.

When Jesus told a desperate father, “If you can believe, all things are possible…” (Mark 9:23), He was inviting him to place confidence in God’s goodness. Biblical faith is not faith in faith—it is confidence placed directly in Jesus Christ.

Believing God is Willing

Many Christians do not struggle to believe God is able; they struggle to believe He is willing. We rejoice over answered prayers in others’ lives, yet quietly whisper, “Would God really do that for me?”

This isn’t a battle over God’s power—it’s a battle over His heart.

When a leper told Jesus, “If You are willing, You can make me clean,” Jesus answered immediately: “I am willing; be cleansed” (Mark 1:40–41). Throughout the Gospels, Jesus revealed that God is not reluctant to bless His children; He delights in extending mercy and grace.

You Are His Masterpiece

We often struggle to receive God’s promises because we forget how He views us. Paul writes:

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…” — Ephesians 2:10

The word workmanship describes an exquisite masterpiece. You are not an accident, an afterthought, or merely tolerated. Through Christ, you are His treasured creation. This truth doesn’t fuel pride; it produces profound gratitude. Because you belong to Him, you can trust that His plans for you are good.

Faith Precedes Understanding

Our natural tendency is to say, “Once I understand, then I will believe.” But Scripture teaches the opposite. Mary and Abraham didn’t have every answer, yet both trusted the God who spoke. Faith is not the absence of questions; it is confidence in the One who holds the answers.

Conversely, unbelief often means believing the wrong thing—allowing fear, shame, or past disappointments to speak louder than God’s Word. Renewal happens as Christ’s truth reshapes our thinking.

Reflection Questions

Ask yourself prayerfully today:

• Do I truly believe that God is good to me personally?
• Am I letting past disappointments define my expectations?
• Is my confidence resting in my circumstances or in God’s character?

The journey into God’s best does not start with striving, earning, or proving yourself. It begins by trusting the Father who has already given you His very best in Jesus Christ.

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Living Your Best Life

Living in the Fullness of God’s Promises

God never desired merely to help His children survive, but to bring them into the fullness of life prepared through Jesus Christ.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” — Ephesians 1:3

God’s Heart Is to Give His Best

Scripture reveals that God is a generous Father who desires to bless us with His very best, flowing from abundance and unconditional love. He reminded Israel in Jeremiah 29:11:

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

He delights in excellence, promising “the finest inheritance” (Jeremiah 3:19) and reserving the “best of the land” as holy (Ezekiel 48:14).

The Ultimate Proof of Generosity

The absolute greatest evidence of God’s goodness is the gift of His Son. Paul declares that God has already blessed us (Ephesians 1:3). Through Christ, every spiritual blessing for life and godliness is given. Romans 8:32 affirms:

“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?”

If the Father already gave His greatest treasure, we can trust His heart for everything else.

Moving From Survival to Abundance

Why do many live below this fullness? Often, we struggle to receive what is already available. In this five-part series, we will explore five practical responses of faith:

• Believe It
• See It
• Claim It
• Take It
• Keep It

As we walk in faith, we experience the abundant life of John 10:10. Our heavenly Father truly delights in giving you, His precious children, His absolute best. — Arthur Meintjes

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TAKING A RISK WITH GOD

Moving Forward Into the Life God Has Prepared

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” — Philippians 1:6

From Arthur’s Desk

One of our greatest challenges is moving forward. Too often we become trapped by fear, past failures, or the comfort of the familiar. Yet Scripture shows that God always calls His people forward into growth and progress. Every significant step of faith involves risk.

Whenever God calls us, He promises His presence. I pray this message encourages you to step out in faith and embrace the future He has prepared for you.

God is Not Afraid of Risk

The Christian life is a journey of faith, and faith always involves risk. When we look at Jesus, we see someone who never feared stepping into uncertainty. The ultimate example is His willingness to leave heaven, humble Himself, and endure the cross (Philippians 2:7-8). Christ willingly entered our broken world. Faith is not the absence of fear; faith is moving forward despite it.

“Let Us Go to the Other Side”

In Luke 8, amidst tremendous ministry success, Jesus told His disciples, “Let us cross over to the other side of the lake.” He could have played it safe and protected what He had already built. Instead, He called them into a new season, and they launched out.

Over the years, this has become one of my personal philosophies: GO FOR IT! The regret of not trying is far more painful than the pain of failure.

• To love is to risk rejection.
• To dream is to risk disappointment.
• To believe is to risk failure.
• To follow Jesus is to risk everything.

Those who never risk anything rarely experience anything extraordinary.

Courage Precedes Breakthrough

Mark 5 tells of a woman who suffered from a bleeding condition for twelve years. Having exhausted her resources without cure, she took a massive risk by pressing through a crowd to touch Jesus’ garment. Because she moved beyond the fear of ridicule and rejection, she encountered Christ’s healing power. Jesus told her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well.” Her story reminds us that courageous faith precedes breakthrough.

When it Feels Like God is Asleep

After launching out, the disciples encountered a violent storm—and Jesus was asleep.

Have you ever obeyed God, only for everything to go wrong while He feels silent? The disciples’ boat was filling with water, yet it did not sink because Jesus was in it.

Jesus had already promised, “Let us go over unto the other side.” He did not say, “Let’s go to the middle of the lake and drown.” The promise existed before the storm. If Jesus is in your boat, you will reach the other side.

Launch Out

Perhaps God is calling you to take a step of faith regarding your family, business, ministry, or simply believing again after disappointment. The greatest danger is not failure; it is letting fear prevent you from becoming who God created you to be. Trust His promises, launch out, and take the risk.

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Healing and the Forgiveness of Sin

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.” — Psalm 103:2–3 (NKJV)

Through many years of ministry, I have witnessed something deeply profound and consistently undeniable: there is a powerful and inseparable connection between the forgiveness of sin and divine healing. Time and time again, I have seen people come under the sound of the Gospel message of God’s eternal forgiveness and unconditional love in Christ. Without striving or pressure, they begin to experience freedom, restoration, and physical healing.

I recall a lady in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, who attended a series of my meetings. She was burdened with every kind of problem imaginable—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I encouraged her simply to keep coming and hearing the Gospel. By the end of that week, her countenance had already begun to change. A year later, the transformation was nothing short of remarkable. She encountered the power in the truth of forgiveness, and that truth brought wholeness into every area of her life.

Forgiveness and Healing Revealed in Jesus’ Ministry

We see this connection clearly demonstrated in the ministry of Jesus in Mark 2:3–12. When the paralyzed man was lowered through the roof, Jesus did something unexpected: He first declared, “Son, your sins are forgiven you”. This shocked the religious leaders, who saw forgiveness and healing as separate issues. But Jesus was revealing that both flow from the same source.

He then asked, “Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Arise and walk’?” Both are equally “easy” for God because both are accomplished through the same redemptive work. By healing the man physically, Jesus proved He had the authority to forgive sins and that declaring a person forgiven sets in motion the restoration of their whole being.

The Lamb and the Finished Work

To fully understand this truth, we must look at the Old Testament shadows pointing to Christ. Whenever Israel faced crisis, they turned to God through the offering of a lamb (1 Samuel 7:7–11). When Samuel offered a lamb as a burnt offering, God gave Israel victory. That lamb was a prophetic picture of Jesus Christ, the true Lamb of God.

John the Baptist declared, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) . Under the New Covenant, the sacrifice of Jesus is once and for all; sin is not just covered, it is completely removed.

• A Better Sacrifice: Jesus offered one sacrifice for all sin, for all time, and then sat down because His work was finished.
• Perfected Forever: “By one offering He has perfected forever those who are sanctified” (Hebrews 10:14). Your forgiveness is complete—past, present, and future.

Sin Removed, Healing Released

The same work that dealt with sin addressed the broken human condition. As the Apostle Peter wrote, “He Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree… by whose stripes you were healed” (1 Peter 2:24). Healing flows from the same act that secured forgiveness.

There is nothing left for you to do to deal with your sin. Jesus has already taken it away, nailing it to the cross and abolishing it completely (Colossians 2:13–15). Because of this, the power behind sickness, condemnation, and fear has been broken.

Living in This Reality

We do not strive to earn forgiveness; we believe, receive, and proclaim what Jesus has already done. Let these truths be established in your heart:

1. You Are Completely Forgiven: Not partially, but fully and eternally.

Healing Has Been Provided: It flows from the same finished work that secured your forgiveness.

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ARTHUR AND CATHY

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ARTHUR AND CATHY

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Open Doors in the Philippines – June 2026

There are moments in ministry when it feels as though God Himself has gone ahead of us—preparing hearts, opening doors, and inviting us simply to step through in faith.

This is one of those moments.

Over the years in ministry, I have had a wide range of online followers from around the world and have received occasional invitations to minister in the Philippines. Until recently, however, it was never truly on my radar, and I never pursued it. Then, in the middle of last year, the Lord began to place the Philippines firmly on my heart.

At the time, I had no ministry or personal contacts there and no clear idea of how this calling could become a reality. But God, in His perfect timing, made a way. One day, a young man—now a first-year graduate of Charis Online Bible College—reached out to me. As we began communicating, I shared what the Lord had laid on my heart, and from that connection, doors began to open.

As a result, in June 2026, we have been invited to conduct a series of meetings and conferences across the Philippines—a nation marked by deep spiritual hunger, vibrant faith, and a sincere longing for the life-giving message of the gospel of grace.

Why the Philippines?

The Philippines is home to millions of believers who deeply love Jesus. Yet many continue to live under heavy spiritual burdens—fear, performance-based faith, and uncertainty about God’s nearness and goodness. Pastors and leaders are often faithful but weary, carrying expectations that leave little room for rest, assurance, and joy in Christ.

Our calling is simple, yet profound:
to proclaim the boundless grace of God, the finished work of Christ, and the Father’s heart toward His people.

Through pastoral conferences, leadership training, and ministry in local churches, we will share a message that:

• Restores confidence in the gospel
• Frees believers from religious striving
• Equips leaders to shepherd from a place of grace rather than pressure
• Brings hope, dignity, and freedom to local communities

What We Will Be Doing

During this mission, we plan to:

• Host grace-centered conferences for pastors and church leaders
• Minister in local churches
• Provide teaching materials and resources for ongoing discipleship
• Strengthen long-term relationships with local churches and ministry partners

These gatherings are not merely about events. We believe they are about seeds planted—seeds that will continue to bear fruit long after we return home.

An Invitation to Partner

We cannot do this alone, nor were we ever meant to.

The apostle Paul spoke of ministry partners as fellow laborers in grace—people who shared not only financially, but spiritually, in the work of the gospel. In that same spirit, we want to invite you to partner with us in this outreach to the Philippines.

Your financial support will help cover:

• Travel and accommodation for the ministry team
• Conference and outreach logistics
• Teaching resources and materials
• Support for local pastors and churches

Every gift, large or small, is an act of faith and love. Each one becomes part of a greater story of transformation, restoration, and hope.

Why Your Partnership Matters

When you give, you are not simply funding a trip. You are investing in people:

• Pastors who will lead with renewed joy and confidence
• Churches that will preach Christ with clarity and freedom
• Communities that will encounter the love of God in tangible ways

Together, we participate in what God is doing—extending grace across borders, cultures, and generations.

Looking Ahead with Faith

As we look toward June 2026, we do so with expectation and gratitude. We believe this outreach is not an interruption, but a divine assignment—one with eternal significance.

Thank you for standing with us, praying with us, and partnering with us. Together, we are taking the good news of God’s grace to places where it is deeply needed and joyfully received.

If you would like to partner financially or receive more information about this outreach, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We would be honored to walk this journey with you.

With gratitude and hope,
Arthur & Cathy Meintjes

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