There is life and death in the tongue. In the beginning, God created man to be in authority. Since the fall of man, many now see any so-called authority in our words, as crazy superstition or demonic. By perverting the concept, Satan has us speaking negative words in doubt and unbelief. We are literally cursing our own destinies because we do not understand that from the beginning, words were used to create. Now, evil uses words to destroy with constant negative, complaining, and destructive talk. It is everywhere, and the church is participating.
Jesus has taken all authority from Satan and returned it to His children. Being ignorant concerning precisely what the blood of Christ at the cross has restored to us, we are still declaring ourselves destined for illness and great sorry on this earth. Many have confused trials and tribulations as one’s lot in life, so we then do not speak in authority against it because we believe Sovereign God wants us sick and hurting so we can learn. Somehow the verses that tell us that evil comes to kill, steal and destroy escape our understanding. The word sovereign is misused to the point that free will and responsibility are no longer in play for many.
Yes, God is sovereign, but you must participate by defending yourself in the spiritual warfare surrounding you. Why would God tell us to put on our armor if God would automatically take care of everything around us? Why are we instructed to capture every thought, crucify the flesh or love our enemy and do good to them if God is bestowing His ultimate power without our participation? If our involvement in life is unnecessary, why isn’t there a verse on no participation required?
Two of my favorite verses are battle instructions. In Exodus 14:13, the people were instructed to stand and see. In 2 Chronicles 20:17, they were instructed to take their position and stand firm. God fought the battle in both cases but required them to be in battle formation. They didn’t get to say God is sovereign, so let’s go on with life.
Why on earth is God’s people acting like we can skip the battle formation of prayer or skip speaking God’s word in the authority given to us? The church is being torn apart by evil because they rely on man's schemes to save them. If you haven’t noticed, it’s not working!
How did Jesus defeat the temptations of Satan? He spoke the word of God.
Rise up, church, and repent for following man’s ways that have devastated your health, destroyed your family, and plundered your finances. Stop talking about God’s power and start decreeing it and following it. We serve a forgiving God. God’s love is unconditional, period! His favor and His blessing are not unconditional. They require you to participate and follow God’s word. It’s time to wake up and stand in the authority that was won at the cross by Jesus.
Tell evil what you believe about the healing power of Jesus. Declare God’s future of blessings and prosperity over your children, and break off the lies of confusion. Step into the calling and future God has prepared for you. Engage the Holy Spirit concerning the issues that surround you. He is your Guide and Helper. Become an active member of God’s blood-bought family and rejoice that you are participating in God’s bigger plan. Jesus paid a high price so we can walk in His authority on this earth. It is time to claim your position of influence and make godly differences everywhere your foot treads. Become the voice of God to those around you and speak His blessings. There is life and death in the tongue.
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