The operative word is “receiving” .. it’s a conscious act ... ya gutt’a WANT it.
Exactly; and when you see the scripture which enlightens you, you need to grab it and write it down and say it to yourself daily, until it becomes a part of your everyday thoughts.
One of the fist such scriptures was the story of Jesus; He was walking through a town and ministering to the sick. Suddenly a young father approached Jesus and begged him to come and lay hands on his daughter .. and she would be healed. Jesus marveled at the man’s faith .. but that’s not the end of the story .. what Jesus said to the young father really jolted me .. Jesus turned to see who was talking to Him, and Jesus heard those gathered around who were mocking the young father, “she’s dead already”. Jesus looked into the young father’s face, and said, “ONLY BELIEVE”.
Wow! It’s just that easy .. ONLY BELIEVE .. Jesus is real.
This is a major key to accepting GOD is who He said He is, and that He can do what He says He will do.
The 2nd scripture that changed my believing and showed me that FAITH SPEAKS .. was when one of the Disciples said, “We speak, therefore we are”. Learning how to speak the Word of God, by making it personal to you, this is key to developing as a Christian.