Words of Life (Part 1)

Words of Life (Part 1)

 There is life in every Word of God. In fact, Jesus said it this way: “The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.” John 6:63 

In other words, there is “spirit life” in every Word of God. Since that is true, there must be spirit death in the words of the devil. Your words affect your spirit. You can speak words of life to your spirit by agreeing with God. You can speak words of death to your spirit by agreeing with the devil.

“The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit, who can bear?”  Proverbs 18:14

“The spirit of man, the human spirit, will sustain his weakness. One translation says the human spirit will hold off - or hold in - weakness or infirmity. It will work either way. The human spirit, the heart of man, will hold off - or hold in - weakness, depending upon what you speak into your spirit”.

Capps, Charles (2011-01-01). Seedtime and Harvest (Kindle Location 226). Capps Publishing. 

"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth must be what is already loosed in heaven." (Matthew 16:19)

“Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven. Whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. The power of binding and loosing is here on the earth. Binding and loosing is done with faith-filled words. We speak words: either words of faith or words of fear. Words of faith bring God on the scene with all His ability. Words of fear bring the devil on the scene and release his ability.” Capps, Charles (2011-01-01). Seedtime and Harvest 

So, I was challenged by the Spirit of the Lord, saying: “What words do you speak, during a normal day? Are they from the ‘born-again spirit’ or from the world?” At first, I tried to examine myself through my own efforts, in which I failed because I used my worldly judgment to do the examination. Afterwards, I asked God to remind me every time I spoke worldly words, or when I even thought my “natural responses” to daily situations. Compared to my own judgment versus that of the Holy Spirit, mine were few and far between; the Holy Spirit’s account was to my astonishment, almost 95% of the time! “How could this be?” I thought. Then I was asked the most sobering questions… “How much time to you spend with worldly things on your mind?” “What about television? Or Radio? Working? Visiting with friends?” During those times, if you believe what you are saying, you are planting seed, and it WILL produce fruit?”

In the business world, leaders, decision makers, policy makers, managers, Directors vice-presidents, presidents, CEOs, and especially politicians choose their word very carefully. They all choose words and phrases to affect certain responses from their audiences, whether it be employees or peers or the general public. They know that certain phrases and words can trigger predetermined responses, based on previous history. Policies are developed and passed along to organizations to effect changes in operational processes, business practices, and human behavior. How are they communicated? By words! Regulations, rules, laws, are all written, and ultimately meant to alter and/or control human behavior. Combine that with powerful systems of business and government and a paradigm of systematic mass control is imbedded in a society, and eventually a nation. All of this is done with words.

So let’s take a brief look at what God has created for and through man. We understand that God created the universe through the mediums of Jesus…. “everything that was made, was made by, through, and for Him.” God spoke and whatever He spoke became a reality, a physical reality.

The substance from which our world was made of is influenced and manifested by words. The things that you desire are made up of atoms. They know what you believe, hear what you say and behave accordingly! God did it! He made us/man in His image. To speak words (in faith) and it must manifest in this realm. God has given mankind all the tools: His Spirit, His words, and salvation, by and through His Grace and magnificent love. It’s not earned, nor is it by being good enough; it’s by faith in Jesus Christ.

Your thoughts and beliefs produce an energy that people can perceive and react to. If you believe that no one likes you, then you emit that rejecting type of energy, and people will be driven away from you. If you love people and care about them, they will feel that and be drawn to you. Have you ever been around someone who is pleasant and full of love?  They emanate energy that draws people to them.

 So, what about this system of human existence that God created?  Human understanding cannot fathom a being that could create the universe. We are limited by our knowledge and understanding of the spiritual realm, but mostly because we are the “created” beings. Since God is spirit, and He created all things, “He is not limited to the things that you and I see. There is an infinite supply of substance waiting to be manifest according to your beliefs and words!   (Annette Capps) Quantum Faith

“Things are responding to your words every day, so speak good things to all that surrounds your life. If you really believe Jesus’ words, you will monitor your thoughts and conversations, because you are the one giving substance to your world through faith words! Isn’t it ironic that it works in the positive(faith)and the negative (fear)?

“Your expectations and beliefs (or what you observe) is of primary importance. If you observe and expect failure, sickness or disaster, that is exactly what will manifest for you. There are an infinite number of possibilities that exist for your life. You alone have the power to choose which possibility becomes reality in your life. Choose wisely.” (Charles Capps)

“God’s Word that is conceived in your heart, then formed by the tongue, and spoken out of your own mouth, becomes a spiritual force releasing the ability of God within you.” (And out into the world) Charles Capps.

Proverbs18:21 “What you say can preserve life or destroy it; so you must accept the consequences of your words. (The Good News Bible)

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. (Amplified Bible)

Mark 11:22-24

22) So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. (23) 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.

 (24) Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. New King James Version (NKJV)

So, can it get any more plain than the above scriptures? What you “say” has a profound effect on the invisible world around you; a world with limitless possibilities. “With God all things are possible.” The words you speak carry creative ability; change ability; those words are energy that perform gigantic creative, life changing power… life and death! God said it, and what He says is truth.

Father God, may we be ever so careful to guard our tongues, by speaking what you tell us to speak, for your words are “spirit and they are life”. Let us endeavor to keep our hearts mindful of the creative power of the words we speak, so that love, kindness, grace, and mercy will be the fruit manifested in our lives and in the world around us. Father we thank you that you have privileged us with the power of spoken words (words of life), that we may tell all the nations of your great love for us through the Lord Jesus Christ. In Jesus name, Amen!!