When we refuse to speak the Word of God over our circumstances, we are reducing our success to only human strength (only what we can do.)
In life, this outward man can become increasingly exhausted, discouraged or wearied by fear:
- Fear that what the doctors said will happen.
- Fear that our job will be lost next.
- Fear the business will close; the marriage will end and we will not survive the economic crisis.
But the inward Man, resident in me, can be renewed day by day by speaking the Word of God (the thoughts of God, the mind of God, the designs of God, the imaginations, purposes, expectations, purposes and will of God) daily.
When I read silently, I read to meditate or gain information; but when I read and pray aloud what I see and what God thinks about me, it is a powerful declaration of faith.
The Word of God (in my mouth) releases good news of His good things in my life.
So in the passage above, God is saying through Paul: "I have given you weapons; But I need you to deal with your (negative) thoughts by getting a revelation of the thoughts and plans I HAVE FOR YOU. Thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. And I need you to subjugate your thoughts to my thoughts (to the obedience and rule of Christ-- Who is the Word of God)."
In other words, every time you hear something that discredits who you are in Christ REFUSE TO BE SILENT; Rise up and refute every opposing argument, theory and reasoning; lead EVERY thought and purpose captive into the obedience of Christ.
Enemies exist to silence us.
When Jesus was tempted by the enemy in the wilderness, the Word of God was His counterattack. We overcome any enemy (depression, sickness, poverty, lack and unemployment) by the words of our Creator; by the Words of His Book that flow out of our mouth and produce corresponding action.
King David wrote: "How precious and weighty also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I could count them, they would be more in number than the sand. When I awoke, [could I count to the end] I would still be with You." (Ps. 139:17-18)
God will NEVER run out of Words (or thoughts) to speak over your life.
He is thinking about you even right now as you read this.
What God has put in His love letter to you was designed to also be put into action in the presence of men. This is not just a word for clergy or the people in ancient Bible times; this is a Word for You. And it is powerful and mighty to the overthrow and destruction of strongholds when you use it (and wield it with your tongue.)
When God's people were in exile, working a dead end job, He told them:
"I have it all planned out-plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. When you come looking for me, you'll find me. Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I'll make sure you won't be disappointed. I'll turn things around for you. You can count on it." (Jer. 29-The Message)
You may not understand what is happening around you right now, but God is speaking. His Word is neither chained nor imprisoned.
God spoke through Isaiah: "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens, and return not there again, but water the earth and make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."
The Word of God (a seed) is a powerful weapon on your tongue.
YOU CAN TELL A SEED WHAT YOU WANT IT TO DO; WHERE YOU EXPECT IT TO FULFILL ITS GREATEST POTENTIAL AND DESTINY.
As children of God, we have this heritage: We can decree a thing and it shall be established. If you will dare open your mouth, you can speak to the seeds (the work, the talent, the finance, the creativity and ideas) you sow daily and tell it to accomplish success and prosperity in the areas that you please and purpose.
We can send the Word to GO and:
- Bless our business and church
- Bless our children
- Bring contracts, equipment, job offers and promotion into our hands
- Rebuke the devourer over our marriage, over our health and finances
- Open up the windows of heaven and pour us out a blessing that we can't contain!
This is personal.
There is no passive warfare. RIGHT NOW, we are in a war for our dreams, children, health, relationships, financial future and destiny.
What area of your life is insubordinate (not submitting to authority; is resistant, disobedient and defiant?)
You must confess over it. You must speak to it.
Today, God wants to secure the obedience of your mouth.
There is a terrorist loose in your life who intends to create fear or terror in your household, organization or city. He is in underground cells organizing his next attack. But thank God that we are not put into a hostile war zone without military intelligence. That means, whenever I hear bad news or a adverse diagnosis, it is the transmittance of military intelligence to help me pray (and speak) into the direction where the enemy is planning his next attack.
God is not silent. He always has something to say. Even when He speaks in a small, still voice, He is still speaking.
Are you?
