Why is the confession
of God's Word so important to the believers life? As we look at these
things let's keep in mind that in creation, "God Said...and it was so." (Genesis 1) Jesus said of Himself, "For
I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave
Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak." (John 12:49) Jesus also tells us, "For
assuredly, I say to you, 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) We see that God the Father spoke, Jesus spoke the Father's Words and
believers are also to speak God's Word. The Apostle John tells us, "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, (which is His Word) He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him." (1 John 5:14-15)
As in the Parable of the Soils, we see that believers are to confess God's Word because it is the way we sow seeds in the Kingdom. This is a principle of God. So to put it to work
in your life, you must be obedient to His Word and do what His Word
says, that is, "Hold fast to your confession of faith..."
(Hebrews 10:23) Sowing by the Kingdom method will bring success in any
area but you must "hold fast to your confession" regardless of what
circumstance may dictate. A confession of doubt naturally is not one of
faith. The Apostle James tells us, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways."
(James 1:5-8) Although James is focused on asking for wisdom, the
principle and results are the same. Basically, if you do not ask (speak)
in faith do not expect results.
Confessing God's Word builds ones faith. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Romans
10:17) Hearing implies something must be continuously spoken and that
you keep hearing and hearing, etc. It is a continuous process. Speaking the Word is setting the goal of that which you desire to come to pass. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)
It can be in any area, healing, finances, emotional issues and or
spiritual matters. No matter what, speak aloud what God says in His Word
concerning you and or the situation. You declare it,
you say it, you confess it and faith will come. Also, keep in mind,
hope is important, but it has no substance, it is only the desired goal.
Faith gives substance of things hoped for.
Confessing God's Word
renews the mind. Because our mind was not renewed when we were born
again, it is important to bring our entire soul (mind, will and
emotions) into subjection to our recreated spirit. The Apostle Paul
tells us, "And
do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing
of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and
perfect will of God." (Romans 12:2) Confession of God's Word,
that is, speaking and being in agreement with what His Word says,
causes your mind to be renewed so you can think the way God thinks. This in turn will cause you to talk like God talks.
Eventually, talking like God talks will cause you to be an imitator of
God. "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children." (Ephesians 5:1)
Confessing God's Word keeps the answer before you. What do I mean? When
facing a problem and you find yourself constantly thinking about the
problem, speaking the problem, praying the problem, then you will have
faith in the problem because all you see, hear and think is the problem.
But when you begin to confess the solution, God' Word, you are now
doing something about the problem. The Apostle Paul tells us, "Be anxious for nothing,
but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let
your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally,
brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever
things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely,
whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there
is anything praiseworthy, meditate on these things." (Philippians 4:6-8) You
will never solve a problem by dwelling on the problem. You have to get
off the problem and get to the answer, by keeping God's Word before you.
Paul tells us a way to get our minds off the problem. It is by
meditating on the things revealed in this passage. (verse 8)
Confessing God's Word changes your heart. "My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life." (Proverbs 4:20-23) Every
believer is to keep, or guard, their heart with all diligence, for out
of it are the issues, or source of life. Jesus tells us, "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. For
out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries,
fornication's, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. These are the things
which defile a man..." (Matthew 15:18-20) Solomon tells us, "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he..."
(Proverbs 23:7) As with the Parable of the Soils, our heart must
receive the good seed (God's Word) so we bring forth good fruit.
Confession of God's Word sets the law of faith in motion. Faith is a law of God. The Apostle Paul tells us, "Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith." (Romans 3:27) Paul also tells us, "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) That's the way it works. What one believes, is what one speaks and subsequently, what one speaks, is what one will believe. This
process causes either faith or fear to grow. Speaking God's Word, Faith. Speaking negative words of doubt and unbelief, fear. By speaking God's Word, you are putting it in motion the law of
faith. It is not going to happen just because you say it. However,
saying it is involved in setting it in motion. Your confession must be
done in faith. That is why you must continue to do it. Often, believers
will speak some things even though they may not believe it when they
first say them, though they are in the Bible. You know the Bible is
true, but it does not seem to be true in your life. However, if you
speak it, confess it, proclaim it long enough, your mind will come into
subjection to your recreated spirit, which bears witness with God's
Word, and you will eventually believe it. Again, what you continually
speak, you will believe.
Confessing God's Word will
put angel's to work for you. Many believers have never realized that
the angels are listening to the words we speak. The writer of Hebrews
says, "But to which of the angels has He ever said, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool”? Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?"
(Hebrews 1:13-14) By virtue of being born again you are an heir of
salvation which means that supernatural beings, angels, the ministering
spirits of God, are here to minister for you. The Apostle John tells us,
"Now
I, John, saw and heard these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell
down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these
things. Then he said to me, “See that you do not do that. For I am your
fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep
the words of this book. Worship God.” (Revelation 22:8-9) In other
words the angel said, "Don't worship me, I am your fellow servant." Angel's are
our fellow servants, fellow servant of the prophets, and fellow
servants of those who keep the sayings of this book, the Bible. So, if
you are keeping the sayings of the Bible, God's Word, then the angels
are your servants. "The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. Bless the Lord, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word."
(Psalm 103:19-20) If you are saying what God said, then you are
assigning angels to go and cause things to manifest according to God's
Word spoken with faith.
For some, all of these things may seem to be outlandish or even extreme. However, the Bible tells us, "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." (Isaiah
55:11 AMP) The simple fact is, it comes down to believing that time,
space, culture, demons or faithless people do not have the power to
change God's Word. His Word has not changed and is as powerful today as
it was when it was first spoken. God's Word will also accomplish today,
what it says, in the same way that it did when it was first spoken. I
pray that you will apply these principles to your life daily and do not
give up because you may not see immediately results. Never forget the
God is faithful! "Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” (Mark 9:23) May the grace of our Father fill your life abundantly through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Monday, April 10, 2023
Confess With Your Mouth Believe in Yor Heart
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