Respond To The Word
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is
written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we
also believe, and therefore speak (2 Corinthians 4:13).
God wants us to believe and live His Word.
He wants us to use the Word, to take His
Word and speak it. He didn’t only give us His Word
to quote, memorize or recite; He gave us His Word
so we can respond to it accordingly. You have to
agree with the Word, and speak it forth; that’s what
produces result.
Consider the glorious words of the Psalmist
penned for us in Psalm 23:1-4: “The LORD is my
shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down
in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of
righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I
walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your
staff, they comfort me.” Here, we find David affirming
God’s Word, making his personal faith-proclamations
on the basis of God’s Word.
There’s no need griping over lack, your seeming
inabilities, or lack of strength; there’s no need to be
afraid or intimidated by the oppositions you face!
There’s no need to faint or lose heart over anything!
Affirm the Word. Take the Word of God and speak it!
Declare, “I’m being led in the paths of righteousness.
I’m walking in the glory of God and fulfilling my destiny
of greatness in Him!”
Don’t say, “Lord, deliver me from evil”; rather,
like David, say, “I fear no evil!” That means no matter
the evil or adversities, you’re triumphant over them,
because greater is He that’s in you than he that’s in the
world (I John 4:4). Christ is in you (Colossians 1:27);
and that means glory, fulfillment, joy, progress, and
transcendental blessings in your life.
But you see, it’s not going to happen just because
you’re a Christian; you must affirm it. When life looks
like there’s darkness, and things look bleak, don’t
despair; take the Word and speak it. Declare, “Christ
is in me; therefore, I’ll only and always be triumphant!”
Whatever God says to you is for your benefit, and
requires the right response. So, respond by affirming
what He’s already said concerning you in His Word.
Confession
The Word of God in my mouth is God talking! As I take and speak
the Word, my life is impacted and transformed into what the
Word says, making me a living and walking epistle of Christ.
Men see and take note of me that Christ is in me; as He is, so
am I in this world. Hallelujah!
Further study:
romans 10:10; Mark 11:23
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 14:13-36
Genesis 49-50
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 8:12-22
Genesis 21