AS YOU HAVE SAID IN MY EARS, SO WILL I DO
Say unto them, as truly as I live, saith the Lord, as ye have spoken in my ears, so will I do to you (Numbers 14 vs. 28 KJV).
Beloved, we are in an era where what you say counts and matters to God, and this is not a function of what you are passing through or experiencing if you want quick intervention from God. God is always willing to come to your aid as an individual and as a nation but what comes out of our mouth more often than not deter Him from moving miraculously on our behalf.
God promised the Israelites the land of Canaan as an inheritance for them and their coming generations but when twelve spies were sent there by Moses different reports were given after spending forty days in the place ( Numbers 13 vs. 25). Some said, the land was good, flowing with milk and honey but there were giants there. They concluded that they could not possess it because they were like grasshoppers before them ( Numbers 13 vs. 25 -33). Moses and Aaron were overwhelmed by the evil report and the reaction of the congregation. Two of them fell to the ground because of the bad news. No wonder none of them got to the promised land.
Caleb and Joshua reacted to the bad news by tearing their garments. They immediately gave a good report about the land adding that it won’t be difficult for them to possess it. ( Numbers 14 vs. 6-9).
God heard all their positive, negative, and evil comments and decided to deal with them as they have said. He also dealt with them according to their reactions when the report was given. Ten out of the twelve spies gave the evil report but many that believed it suffered for it. ( Numbers 14 vs.23 – 37).
We also have other instances in the Bible where some people experienced the supernatural move of God in their lives as a result of their confession and prophetic declaration (I Kings 17 vs. 1 – 7) which God decided to uphold and as a result of believing in God’s promises which He later confirmed.
In the case of Abraham, God called and told him to sacrifice his son Isaac to Him in one of the mountains in the land of Moriah. He could not comprehend the reason behind God’s decision rather he obeyed and used the power of positive confession to turn the situation around( Gen 22 vs. 1-2).
Abraham embarked on the journey early with his son and two of his young men to execute God’s assignment without telling his wife and Isaac his child who is to be offered for the sacrifice. As they were about to get to the place where the sacrifice would be performed on the third day, Abraham told his servants ( the two young men) to wait behind because he and Isaac would go and perform the sacrifice and thereafter two of them would come back to meet them, even when there was no hope of returning with his son. He was so sure that nothing would happen to him. When they were about to get to the place of the sacrifice, Isaac asked his father about the lamb that would be used for the sacrifice. In response, Abraham told him that God himself would provide the lamb (Gen 22 vs 7-8). He suggested to God what could be used for the sacrifice in place of his son, Isaac rather than complaining. God did exactly what he said concerning the ram when he was about to slaughter Isaac. The sacrifice was performed with the ram miraculously provided by God and two of them also had the opportunity of seeing the two servants again as there was no loss. He was blessed beyond measure for obeying God and for using his faith and power of positive confession to turn the unfavorable situation around ( Gen. vs.13 -19).
In addition, when there was an acute famine in the city of Samaria, and people of the land were groaning because of a lack of what to eat ( 2 Kings 6 vs. 24 – 33 ). Elijah spoke the mind of God by declaring in faith concerning the situation that “ Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria (2 Kings 7 vs. 1) “ God heard him and immediately confirmed his words. The city witnessed a supernatural abundance that could not be explained by anybody.
His antagonist reaped the fruit of his lips ( 2 Kings 7 vs. 2, 18 – 20). When words of faith are countered, death, pain, sorrow, and complaints are inevitable. Be warned.
We must speak the right words to ourselves and our nation if truly we want to see the miraculous move of God. Our words must be backed with positive action especially when we are passing through difficult situations that are sometimes beyond human comprehension, strength, and control.
We must also remember that our creator is in heaven and is solely responsible for our upkeep in life. So, our speech and deeds must conform to his words and not to the reality on ground. Trying to find out how God moves is a risky adventure that has no bearing which can even make us incur God’s wrath (Isaiah 55 vs. 9).
God’s good plan for you cannot be hindered by situations and circumstances but It must be claimed for its fulfillment to become a reality. Never get to a point in your life where people’s comments or actions make you shift your focus from God’s words, promises, and positive confessions declared in faith concerning yourself, no matter how long it takes. The whole world may even turn against you for no just course. Don’t let it bother you because your words of faith carry more weight before God than their negative, evil words, actions, and plans. It is certain, they will only wait for your downfall in vain ( Job 8 vs. 22 ).
Beloved, from now on begin to confess and declare in faith good things concerning yourself, your family, and your Country regardless of the visible unfavorable situation and circumstances. Don’t also forget to confess Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour. Repent ( Ezekiel 18 vs 23, 27- 28) and Forsake your sins and it shall be well with you.
Remain blessed.
Written by
Evangelist Alatise Sunday
Founder, Zion’s Disciples Christian Evangelical Ministry
( Formerly Greatminds Christian Outreach)
SOA/JUNE/2023/31
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