The Power of Aligning Your Words to God's Will

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• Publisher: Chosen Books
• Year: 2022
• ISBN:
  9781493435807
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Denominations

We all face obstacles or what seem to be dead ends. But God has given every follower of Christ the power to overcome through vocalizing his Word. From respected prophetic voice Hakeem Collins comes a biblical guide about the believer's authority to activate the will of God. If you are looking to refresh your prayer life, this book will help you unite your heart with God's will and speak his truth into the divine dreams and destiny for your life. In this profound resource, you will gain wise, strategic direction to · decree God's plan for miracles, favor, deliverance, and divine opportunities
· contend for breakthrough using the weapon of God's Word against the unseen enemy
· break curses and invisible resistance to healing, restoration, and blessings
· cooperate with the Holy Spirit to see heaven's purpose manifested on earth and bring your words into alignment with God's will You can experience sudden, supernatural breakthrough by agreeing with and announcing God's Word by faith. You have the authority to speak words that move mountains, and make hell tremble.

Part One: Aligning Your Words to God’s Will

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The Power of the Spoken Word

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Luke 1:37 ASV

There was something phenomenal that happened in the beginning of time that predates human existence. That phenomenon was the Self-Existent One—God Himself—who remarkably, unquestionably, unexplainably and sovereignly started the inception and structure of Creation with only words. His inaugural prophetic speech and supreme executive order was executed in Genesis 1, which became the cause and effect of Creation.

One of our well-known Bible verses reveals the scientific answer and absolute truth about God and the divine precedence that His Word holds. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1 KJV). It is clear to see by what this Scripture passage discloses that everything begins with a word.

Creative Force

This verse shares a profound message, a biblical principle, from which everyone can learn. In it is a revelation that highlights the power of words. What we can take away from this verse is that words have power—creative power! God used words to create what He conceived in His thoughts. He spoke a command, an order in eternity past, through the means of prophetic words that were to manifest in the natural realm.

The words spoken by the Lord in the beginning of time were creative forces that were filled with faith. As you read through Genesis 1, you will notice that the words “God said” are spoken nine times. The Creator uses only words to create or form something into being. “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light” (Genesis 1:3 KJV). These words are what created the natural, or physical, realm. The world came into being, was beautifully coordinated and now exists because of the Lord’s command.

To understand the biblical and spiritual principle that dictates that our words have an impact and are a creative force, we must look at a few basic definitions. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the meaning of words as “a speech sound or series of speech sounds that symbolizes and communicates a meaning, a written or printed character or combination of characters representing a spoken word, or an order, command, promise or declaration.”1 The Bible is considered the logos, which is the written Word of God, while the rhema is the spoken Word of God (see Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4, 8, 12).

Words are not just a facet of speech that roll off the tip of our tongue. Words are the most important and essential things in the universe, and they are the most powerful and creative force available to mankind. It is imperative, therefore, to understand why that is. Words are made up of vibration and sound, and the reality that surrounds us is created by these vibrations.

Words Matter

Creator God used words to create, shape and form our reality—the world in which we live. It is safe to say, then, that words are the creative force behind our world, our lives, our environment and our reality. Without the power and influence of words, our thoughts, ideas and concepts could never become reality in our lives. Research reveals that on average an individual can speak up to at least seven thousand words per day, with others having the ability to speak more words than that.2

Taking that fact into consideration, we must view highly the words we speak. They are important, and we must use them wisely. Words carry tremendous power and enormous influence, whether a person is a believer or not. The tongue is a potent little instrument in our mouth; therefore, we must guard it with all diligence. The words you speak daily are considered your imprint on the world.

In other words, the tongue can positively or negatively dictate how people perceive us or define us. We were created in God’s image through His creative word. We have the same creative force innate in our DNA. We must be very careful, then, what we say or speak into our atmosphere. The Lord is in search of holy lives. Among those who are called to speak and live in obedience to His Word, their holy lives will be loaded with faith-filled words of right speech (see Deuteronomy 28:1–2; John 14:15).

Words do matter, whether we want to believe it or not. Even the Lord exalts His Word above His name (see Psalm 138:2). And the Bible goes on to say that heaven and earth will pass away, but His Word will not disappear (see Luke 21:33). The power of the spoken Word of God is the source of existence of the natural and spiritual life that was created by His Spirit. The Bible shares eye-opening truths about the words we speak. It is imperative that we, as believers, understand these spiritual principles. Biblically speaking, words were the instruments by which the Lord created all things.

By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.

Hebrews 11:3 AMP

When I think about the word frame, what comes to mind is a picture frame that has four corners. It gives support, structure, ornamental beauty and order to the portrait that it holds. The Greek word for frame that was used in Hebrews 11:3 is the word katartizō. This means “to render, to mend (what has been broken or rent), to repair, to fit out, to equip, to put in order, to arrange, to adjust, to perfect and to complete.”3

The heavens and the earth were placed divinely and strategically in order. They were arranged and brought to completion through God’s commands. Furthermore, the power of the spoken word originates with God and those who have the delegated authority that He gave to mankind (see Genesis 1:28–31). The Lord’s Word is packed with power, creative energy and life. I can imagine Him creating the universe using His words skillfully, methodically and masterfully like a carpenter who uses his tools to build something long lasting. The Lord uses His words to build and establish things. He used the power of the spoken word to create the world out of nothing. Not only did God’s Word create the universe, but His Word also controls it (see Hebrews 1:3). We should view God’s words as seeds that are planted for harvest.

No Empty Words

When God speaks, His Word carries out His command and does His bidding without hesitation.

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there without watering the earth and making it produce and sprout, and providing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so will My word be which goes out of My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it.

Isaiah 55:10–11 NASB

Keep in mind that if the Lord can create the world out of nothing, He can take the empty places in our lives and create useful masterpieces out of them. When the Creator crafted humans with the power of His words, He also provided them with dominion over the works of His hands (see Psalm 8:6). This dominion that was given to them was to be executed through their words.

Power, authority and influence in any area is exercised through words. When John speaks of the Word being present in the beginning, he is referring to Jesus (see John 1:2). All of creation responded to Jesus’ words. He assures His disciples that creation will respond to those same words when they speak them (see John 14:12). While I have come across individuals who believe that words are insignificant or bear no responsibility, we must understand that this perspective is not backed up by Scripture. Our words have a job to perform in our lives.

Control Your Tongue

Jesus went as far as to say, “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment” (Matthew 12:36 NKJV). The word idle means “inactive or unemployed.” In other translations, the word careless is used. The word idle is the Greek word argos, which means “inactive, unemployed, lazy, useless, barren, and slow.”4 According to this verse, words should have a purpose when we speak them. Words will be judged as to whether they are useful or useless.

Idle or useless words are considered lazy, barren, free from labor and unproductive. The consequences of our words are weighty—even our “careless” ones. Believers must learn to discipline their physical faculties, including their tongues, and yield them to the Holy Spirit, who is the only one who can tame the tongue. “Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips” (Psalm 141:3).

The apostle Paul admonishes believers about whether their words are positive or negative. “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (Ephesians 4:29). The Greek word that is translated unwholesome means “unhealthy, unsanitary, insanitary, rotten or foul.”5 It originally referred to rotten fruit and vegetables. Being like Christ means that we do not use foul or dirty language. We need the Holy Spirit to filter our words with fresh, healthy and sanitary ones.

In today’s society, some people—even believers, surprisingly—believe it is okay at times to loosely use filthy jokes, vulgar and offensive humor, and foul language. This type of language or speech, however, has no place in a believer’s life. Paul admonished the Colossians by saying, “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone” (Colossians 4:6; see also Colossians 3:16). As believers, we are to be transformed by the power of the Word of God.

In other words, followers of Jesus are individuals whose hearts have been changed by God’s power, a change that should be reflected in their speech, word and actions. Prior to salvation, we were already judged, condemned, dead to sin and living a spiritual death (see John 3:18; Ephesians 2:1–3). The apostle Paul describes it by saying, “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit” (Romans 3:13). Our words, therefore, should consist of blessings—and not curses—due to the fact that our hearts are full of blessing (see James 3:10). And if believers saturate their hearts with Christ’s love, then only purity, wisdom, truth and love can come out of their mouths (see Ephesians 5:1–2).

For this purpose, we are to use the power of our words to manifest His glory in the power of our faith in Him (see Romans 8:19; 2 Corinthians 4:6–7). “But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15 NASB). In addition, the words we utter should display the power of the Lord’s grace and the Holy Spirit’s indwelling. May God equip, empower and enable us to use our words as instruments of His love and saving grace. Let us not use them for destruction, evil, division, malice, slander, false witness or dishonor.

Accountable Words

The power of our words is also governed by the power of choice. We can use them to repair as a constructive, creative force, or we can use words of despair that are destructive. Scripture emphasizes the point that we will be held accountable for what we speak in this life. It would be considered unjust if the Lord held believers accountable for their words if their words did not possess the power to do anything. Clearly, the Lord believes that our words should be active and full of faith based on what we believe and read in His Word (see 2 Corinthians 4:13).

Scripture reveals that a person’s words reveal the spiritual condition of his or her heart in judgment. “The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you” (Matthew 12:37 NLT). Jesus was able to discern the heart of a person by what he or she spoke. In one instance, Jesus spoke directly to a council of Pharisees who had accused Him of getting His power from Satan (see Matthew 12:22–34). As He addressed their inaccurate assessment of Him and exposed their evil intentions, He called them a brood of vipers. “How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say” (verse 34 NLT). Just as venomous snakes have a mouthful of poison, so did the group of Pharisees who had nothing but evil words to say about Jesus.

In response, Jesus warned them of the coming judgment. He told them that they, too, would be held accountable for the words they spoke (see Matthew 12:37). Just as a good tree only produces good fruit and a bad tree only produces bad fruit, a person’s words reveal his or her heart condition (see verse 33). There is no better way to judge the condition of a heart than by the words he or she permits to come forth from his or her lips. Jesus offended the Pharisees when He stated, “Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man” (Matthew 15:11 NKJV).

Paul set the ethical standard for believers when he said, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (Ephesians 4:29). Jesus’ Word is powerful, and it is filled with faith that is properly aligned to the will of the Father who sent Him (see John 6:38; 10:30; 17:21). In addition, Jesus says, “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life” (John 6:63 ESV).

Words of Faith and Healing Breakthrough

Jesus’ words were always aligned to the words of the Father. He never spoke anything that the Father did not give Him to speak (see John 8:26–28). He also only did what the Father commanded, and not on His own authority (see John 12:49–50). Throughout the ministry and life of Jesus, He only spoke life-giving and creative words. The disciples and the multitudes recognized and witnessed the Spirit’s power and t...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Endorsements
• Half Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright page
• Contents
• Foreword
• Part One: Aligning Your Words to God’s Will
• Part Two: 40 Breakthrough Decrees and Scripture Verses
• Notes
• About the Author
• Back Ad
• Back Cover