Friday, April 30, 2010

My Proclamation

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way." Ephesians 1:17-23

This verse is a glimpse into the life that we are called to and the proclamation to which we should be clinging to. Christ spoke scripture out loud so that His words would not return to Him void. He proclaimed scripture because it is TRUTH. 2 Corinthians 4:13 "It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken."With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak." Speak the words of God in your life and situations. Confessing to faith leads to confession of faith. God's words is a two-edged sword, not against others but against the evils in this world, Hebrews 4:12. Out of our mouths comes a two edged sword, Revelation 1:16.
There are so many examples and commands that we speak Gods Word. Mark 11:23-24 "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Proverbs 18:21 "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."
When we speak our words will not return to us void, just as Christs words did not return void. Isaiah 55:11 "so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."
 Our words hold power because Christ is power and He lives within us. How much more powerful would our words be when we speak God's Word to any circumstance in our life; Proclaiming sickness, death, oppression, anxiety, fear, depression, anything that does not come from the Lord.

What are we waiting for.....SPEAK

1 comment:

  1. Followed by Listening to the small voice. Not always loud or clear, but always true.

    Love ya.

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