The Power of God's Word

"It shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."  Isaiah 55:11  NKJV

God's word is seed. Like rain and snow accomplish His purposes by watering the land allowing growth to plants and trees, God's word accomplishes what He sends it out for. This word never fails. His words are never wasted, therefore, neither should ours. When you think about it, the average human being speaks far more words than is needed  - some good and some not so good. The not so good words that are spoken from our mouths are never a blessing and we should attempt to stop these at all costs. 

Think about this, when God speaks - when His words proceed from His mouth, they do not return void (empty, useless or without result). No, His words accomplish what He sent them to do. Do ours?

I mentioned in my blog 'Overwhelming power of the ~Holy Spirit' on 3 April, 'The church today needs this power. Sadly many sermons are preached with very little response. to them'. And this is true. We must not, however, forget that God can speak to a person, who then goes away, and over a few days the Holy Spirit speaks to this person and they may respond. God's word will never return void, it will accomplish what it is sent to do. Sadly though, some sermons are not in the power of the Holy Spirit, they are man-inspired and there is no fruit from this. 

Hebrews 4:12 says 'For the word of God is living and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.' We can have no secrets, no private life. We belong to Jesus lock, stock and barrel, we made that commitment when we gave Him our lives. Therefore, when we speak or even think things that we shouldn't, He knows. We cannot get away with anything, He sees all and knows all and, this is a good thing because, He is keeping us in good shape for heaven. 

I remember seeing John Wimber in Brighton back in the 90's. The place was packed and when he came on stage, he only said four words, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.' The place was in uproar. As he stood there, people were all overcome with the Holy Spirit crying out loud, praising God, speaking in tongues, laying on the floor. You name it, they were doing it. Was this from God? You bet it was and it went on for some time. John Wimber had God's word and he spoke it. The Holy Spirit did the rest.

As you walk in the Spirit, ask God to give you these 'power words,' the type that change people's lives and behaviour. If you ask Him, He will do this. Why? Because He wants as many people to hear about Him as possible.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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