"For we walk by faith not by sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV
We have to be in control of the words that we speak. Once we have spoken, the words cannot be taken back. Our words can build someone up and they can also curse them. It's the same for us. We can be tempted to say things like, 'I am dead tired'. You may be tired but you are not 'dead' tired. Again, 'My feet are killing me'. Your feet may be sore, but you don't want them killing you. "Oh you're just splitting hairs,' some may say. Really? Why then does scripture say, 'Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit'. Proverbs 18:21.
The Moody Bible Commentary focuses on this verse by saying: 'A man's words have repercussions for himself. He will feed on the produce of his mouth and lips. The tongue has the power to bring death or life to the speaker. Those who love making use of the tongue, whether for good or ill, will eat its fruit. That is they will live or die (i.e forfeit the abundant life ) with the consequences of their words.'
This is serious stuff. We need to choose what we say carefully. (Ephesians 4:29) They carry faith or fear; blessing or cursing and life or death. Our text above, tells us that 'We walk by faith not by sight'. Therefore, we should watch our investment by speaking positively, not negatively. Remember, what you confess, you will get. Don't allow your tongue to take a destructible route; tame it and make your words productive.
To say, 'I can't do this,' is a lie, when God's Word tells you that, 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me'. Philippians 4:13. Do you get the idea? If we are walking by faith, we need to be confessing faith-filled things. You may have prayed for healing. If you have, don't keep asking God to heal you, He already has heard you. Just receive it, believe it and from there keep confessing that you are healed, despite your body tell you different. We walk by faith, not by what we see or feel.
Change your words; change your thinking, think of the times when Jesus said, 'Your faith has made you well.' This is what I am saying, receive it, believe it and keep confessing that you are healed by the stripes of Jesus. You'll be glad that you have, when your healing manifests!
Copyriight 2021 Grahame Howard
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