Page 002 - Word Power
*Verses from NIV
"And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light." (NIV: Genesis 1:3)
God has given mankind, those created in His image and likeness, a marvelous ability. On the one hand, it is quite hidden, but on the other we see its effects daily. An excerpt from a poem I wrote says,
"Words may be shallow or deep and profound
Words may be steadfast or lying around
Words may be heard or just empty sound
Words set you free or keep you bound"
Our God is a speaking God and not a speechless idol which has no power to affect its worshippers (Psalms 115:2-8). When God speaks, things happen (Isaiah 55:11; Luke 1:37). So it is with our own speaking. We have the power to confess the Word of God daily and make it real in our lives. (Romans 10:8-17; Revelation 12:11). Unfortunately, we can also speak negatively and tear ourselves away from God's goal (Proverbs 6:2)
Although it is better to speak out loud, we may be talking to ourselves about all the wrong things and have a running conversation in our mind. This can bring about a negative result. Paul says it this way:
"Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace." (NIV: Romans 8:5-6)