Words are powerful, far more so than we think. Just one word can change
our world drastically, and our Heavenly Father is our best illustration:
"So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me
empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for
which I sent it." (Isa 55:11, NIV2)
In other words, when our
Heavenly Father speaks, it will happen. No doubt about it! His words
always come true. How else could it be!
The creation of our world
occurred through the words of our Father: "And God said, 'Let there be
light,' and there was light." (Gen 1:3, NIV2) and "And God said, 'Let
the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground
appear.' And it was so." (Gen 1:9, NIV2) In fact all of Genesis 1 shows
that with just one word from our Father, it occurs. His words are always
true!
"But I the LORD will speak what I will, and it shall be
fulfilled without delay." (Ezek 12:25a, NIV2) One word from God and it
happens! One word!
When Jesus appeared in our neighborhood, he
was called "The Word" (John 1:1); the Word that would fulfill what was
weighing heavily on our Heavenly Father's heart: "For God so loved the
world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16, NIV2)
Not
only did He bring salvation, Jesus showed that when we depend on our
Heavenly Father and speak forth His words, miracles will occur. Nothing
happens in God's Kingdom without pronouncements. When in faith we speak
forth what our Heavenly Father is telling us, it will come to pass, no
doubt about it!
Let me illustrate this with what happened to the
brother of one of our volunteers. He was in a terrible car accident. It
was a miracle that he was still alive. He was transported by ambulance
to the hospital and was placed in ICU. He was in a deep coma with
bleeding on his brain. It didn't look good. We started to pray for him
to come out of his coma. While I was praying, I felt the assurance from
our Heavenly Father that he would come out of it.
Nothing
happened for two weeks, but we never gave up praying for his return from
his coma. However his family had already prepared for his funeral
because the doctors said there was no hope.Then one day the impossible
became possible. A pastor wandered into his room, whispered into his
ear, and wandered off. It was at this moment his eyes started
fluttering. The next day, although still unable to comprehend what was
going on, he opened his eyes and for the first time managed a smile. He
had that unmistakable glow that Jesus had taken over and everything was
going to be fine. He was then transferred to a regular hospital room.
God's Word never comes back void!
Allan now is back home and
undergoes physical therapy. I can imagine he is quite thankful for what
our Heavenly Father has done for him.
Anyone can experience
healing if we have faith in our Heavenly Father's Words. The more we
depend on Him, the more we live in the abundant grace being bestowed
upon those in deep need, no matter where they are!
Do you
believe? It only takes one word!
Rob Chaffart
It Only Takes One Word. The Forgotten Message, Part 14
Today's Bible Verse:
"But I the LORD will speak what I will, and it shall be fulfilled
without delay." (Ezek 12:25a)
It Only Takes One Word. The Forgotten Message, Part 14
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