Stop Waiting! Live Like God’s Promise Is Already Yours - RTBP Episode 214

Reason To Behold

In this powerful continuation of our “Seeing Before You See It” series, Arnold and Tolu dive deeper into what it takes to actually live like the person God has already called you to be—even if you’re still surrounded by mud. From shifting your mindset to activating biblical principles, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you move from believing to building. If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge the gap between your current reality and your God-given promise, this one’s for you. Key Discussion Points 00:00 – Picking up from Part One Arnold recaps the previous episode’s message of having hope even in the mud and introduces this next step—building forward in faith. 01:47 – Live like you’ve already received it Tolu shares the importance of aligning your actions with the promises of God. Faith isn’t passive—it’s demonstrated by how you live. 03:58 – When he came to himself (Luke 15) The guys unpack the story of the prodigal son, highlighting the powerful moment of awakening where he remembers who he truly is. 06:41 – Attacks on your identity Arnold explains how the enemy’s strategy often revolves around distorting our identity and disconnecting us from the truth of God’s Word. 08:07 – Dusty Bibles and distracted minds They address how modern distractions have led to biblical illiteracy and why regularly engaging with scripture is essential to our spiritual health. 09:56 – Prosperity through obedience (Joshua 1:8) What does it really mean to “make your way prosperous”? They explore how applying God’s Word actively leads to fruitfulness. 12:38 – Non-believers prospering through biblical principles Tolu observes how some people flourish by unknowingly applying God’s principles—even without a relationship with Him. 14:36 – God doesn’t waste your gifts Drawing from David’s journey, they remind us not to underestimate our current skills—your gifts can position you before kings. 17:29 – Train in the mud Tolu challenges listeners to use the “mud” season wisely—develop your skills, seek knowledge, and get better with what you’ve got. Highlights From The Episode “If you actually believed you were favoured by God, you’d probably try more things than you currently do.” “But when he came to himself…” — sometimes the breakthrough begins with remembering who you are. “The enemy attacks our ‘who-ness’ to keep us stuck.” “Joshua 1:8 doesn’t say God will make your way prosperous—it says you will.” “Even people without faith can prosper through faith principles.” “David’s excellence on the harp positioned him before the king—don’t despise your gift.” Practical Steps You Can Take Start acting like who God says you are. Don’t wait for external confirmation—begin aligning your daily life with the promises of scripture. Stay in the Word. Reignite your love for the Bible. Dust it off, dive in, and meditate on its truths. Challenge the lies. When the enemy says “Did God really say…?” respond with what you know He said. Train your gifts. Identify your natural strengths and begin developing them—even in hidden seasons. Use what’s free. Tap into the wealth of knowledge available through tools like YouTube, ChatGPT, and podcasts to build your skills and grow your influence. Relevant Themes Covered Identity in Christ Faith in action Biblical literacy Purpose and calling Stewardship of gifts The power of remembering God's promises Living prophetically in alignment with destiny Connect with RTB For podcast updates, exclusive daily devotional emails and more, join the RTB community! Sign up here: www.reasontobehold.com Got a question or want to share your thoughts and reflections from the episode? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us: [email protected]