Speaking Out in Faith

And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak.  2 Corinthians 4:13

Do you know that as God’s child, you can speak positively into your negative situation and see it change for the better?

Let’s look at some scriptures about faith and speaking that will encourage us.

Romans 10:9 tells us that “if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Our Lord Jesus also said, “Whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says” (Mark 11:23).

Now, reread what the apostle Paul wrote in today’s verse. Do you notice a pattern here? Faith involves believing in your heart as well as speaking with your mouth. You and I, we are made in God’s image. When God first saw darkness, He did not say, “Gosh, it’s so dark.” What did God do? He called forth light by speaking. He said, “Let there be light” (Gen. 1:3).

In the New Testament, our Lord Jesus spoke to the storm, and it subsided. He spoke to the fig tree, and it withered. He spoke to the demons, and they fled. He spoke to the sick, and they were healed. He spoke to the dead, and they lived; let us not be mired in looking at the problems and despairing.  We should also call forth what we want to see! If we find ourselves caught in a dangerous situation, we should declare, “The Lord is my refuge and my fortress.” If there is a sickness in our body, we can call forth our healing by saying, “Thank you, Jesus, by Your stripes I am healed!”  Start speaking forth your protection, your health, and your victory today!

Prayer:

Almighty Father, in my times of weakness, I turn to You, knowing that You are my source of strength. I believe that with You, all things are possible. Grant me the endurance and resilience to face challenges with faith and confidence. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, so that I may rise above difficulties, speak in faith and life in all difficult situations, and find peace in Your promises. I trust that Your strength will sustain me and that Your love will carry me through. Thank You for being my rock and my fortress. In Jesus' name, Amen.