3 Things you must Understand - #3 Your Voice Has Power!
In the NASB version, God used approximately 208 words to create the entire universe. What else would he have used? What else was at his disposal. If His words did that then, why wouldn’t they do that now?
Jesus was sent to earth and said, I do\speak what I see my father doing\saying?
Then Jesus says to us, go do\speak what you hear me telling you to do\say.
John 14:12
“Truly, truly I say to you, the one who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do;
Do you see the authority being passed down from God the Father to Jesus His son and to those who believe in Jesus. The Holy Spirit now lives in us, along with His authority. When you hear Jesus ask you to say something, and you say it, you are speaking life. It also means you can speak death over someone. Our words are very powerful.
Let that sink in for a minute.
Proverbs 18:21 (NASB)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
The author of Hebrews continues the passing down of authority from the Father, to Jesus, to the Apostles, then to those who followed them.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their way of life, imitate their faith.
Paul says this in 1 Corinthians 11:1
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.
Concider the following verses about the power of the tongue
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
(Prov. 10:20-21 NIV)
31 The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom,
But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
32 The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.
(Prov. 10:31-32 NASB)
14 From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,
and the work of their hands brings them reward.
(Prov. 12:14 NIV)
Gracious words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
(Prov. 16:24 NIV)
Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken in right circumstances.
(Prov. 25:11 NASB)
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
(Prov. 15:1 NIV)
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
(Prov. 25:15 NIV)
Now, ask God if there is something He would like you to say to your spouse and speak those words to them. Please let know how it went.
For no word from God shall be void of power.
(Luke 1:37 ASV)