Scriptural Foundation:
Isaiah 55:10-12 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)
For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens, and return not there again, but water the earth and make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
For you shall go out [from the spiritual exile caused by sin and evil into the homeland] with joy and be led forth [by your Leader, the Lord Himself, and His word] with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
Reflection:
As I get further along my Salvation journey, I find that I speak less and listen more. The more I listen, is the more my heart and soul hears…the soft still voice of the Lord. Words matter (Hebrews 11:3). Do you realize that every word that we have spoken in this life, we will have to give an account for?
For it is written, As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God [acknowledge Him to His honor and to His praise]. And so each of us shall give an account of himself [give an answer in reference to judgment] to God. Then let us no more criticize and blame and pass judgment on one another, but rather decide and endeavor never to put a stumbling block or an obstacle or a hindrance in the way of a brother. – Romans 14:11-13
It is a sobering thought and one I meditate on often. I want the words that I speak to have a purpose and an impact for the Kingdom for those that hear them. The same is true in my prayer time, my Father God is so good to me that my requests for myself are few and I have the overwhelming joy of praying for others. Don’t get me wrong, I have my challenges. I have certain things that I have prayed for, that has taken years to manifest. Do I get weary in the wait…yes…do I want to change my words to match what I see instead of what it is that I am expecting from the Lord…sure. What keeps me from doing that is the Word:
This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success. – Joshua 1:8 (AMPC)
In our foundational scripture we find the Lord reminding us of a key character trait of His…consistency. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals to us despite time, space, and imperfect children; the plan that He put in place for the redemption of the world could not be taken off track. We had a guest speaker a few Sundays ago that said something that struck me. “It is easy to see who God was from the past (Old Testament) and it is easy to see who God will be in the future (New Testament), but we seem to miss who God is.”
And God said to Moses, I Am Who I Am and What I Am, and I Will Be What I Will Be; and He said, You shall say this to the Israelites: I Am has sent me to you! – Exodus 3:14
Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. – Hebrews 11:1(AMPC)
We are eternal beings placed on this earth for a time/place and for a definitive purpose. God is ever present in every circumstance and every season of your life. He is the God of the present just as much as the God is the past and future.
Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is [always] the same, yesterday, today, [yes] and forever (to the ages). – Hebrews 13:8 (AMPC)
What is going to get your and my prayers to manifest in our present is to be constantly aware that we are speaking spirits.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. – Proverbs 18:21 (AMPC)
If you don’t want something for yourself or others don’t utter a negative word about them or the situation. Instead speak life in the dark place. You will find that God’s light through his Word will always overcome the darkness.
All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it]. – John 1:3-5(AMPC)
What prayer requests have you been waiting to manifest? It is not a question that God hasn’t answered it. If it is in line with the Word of God the Bible says His answers are yea and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20). So, what do you do in the mean time? Send out more Word into this world! Come along someone in prayer and agree with them for their requests. It is like planting a flower bed…the different testimonies, like flowers will brighten up your year and provide sweet smell up to the throne room of Heaven.
Seeking Revelation:
Grab your notebook:
- Do you have a running list of your prayer requests? If not, you should start keeping a journal specifically for them. Gratitude is a arsenal that the devil can’t touch, each time you look at how the Lord has responded to each of your requests (every answer, even if it is not the answer we envisioned is for our good) is like another “grenade” that we can use against the enemy when he tries to discourage/distract us in the natural.
- Keep a prayer list for your family and friends. Not only will their testimonies be just as encouraging, it will refresh you will you wait for your manifestations.
Need prayer, have a testimony? We would love to hear from you!