Do you feel weak and powerless when facing the challenges of this fallen world? Has God abandoned you without any strength? Or have the voices of doubt and distrust led you to believe that you have no other options? What would you do if you discovered that you actually possess the power to transform your life and influence others as well as the circumstances around you?
If you are born again, the power of God resides within your heart.
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes . . ." (Romans 1:16)
The gospel that transformed your life holds God’s power to change those who hear you and believe.
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20).
What is "the power that works in us?” We can speak of the power of faith, the Holy Spirit, the Name of Jesus, the righteousness of God, and many other aspects of this power. But what about our words?
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21).
If you have a tongue, you possess the power to speak both life and death. When filled with the Spirit of God, your words hold great power. Many of us have experienced the "death" that arises from hurtful or fearful words, yet we can also encounter victory, healing, life, and peace by speaking words of faith and encouragement. God's power is within us to speak life, but we must draw upon it and use it.
Hearing and believing the words of the Gospel saved you. You confessed Jesus with your mouth (Romans 10:9-10). That marked the beginning of the power for life. What are you doing with your words now?
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23).
Are you confessing the truths of His Word without doubting? God is faithful to His Word. His Word within you is powerful and life-changing when it is spoken.
As my pastor often preaches, if you have a pulse, you have a purpose. Once we accept that God's power to heal and free us from fear, depression, and lack is within us, we will become much more active in declaring God's words and releasing His power into a hurting world.
"Is not My word like a fire?" says the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?" (Jeremiah 23:29).
God’s power is yours.
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