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The Power of Speaking God’s Word

In a previous article, I wrote about how we must learn to use God’s Word like a sword. Paul said that part of our spiritual armor is to take “the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God” (Ephesians 6:17). When faced with temptation, Jesus consistently quoted from the Scriptures to defeat the devil (see Matthew 4:1-11).

I remember a clear instance of God teaching me the power of declaring His Word. I was in the middle of some spiritual warfare, and was seeking God for guidance. As I prayed, I was asking Him to give me a word for the situation that I was in. The very moment that I finished this time of prayer I received a text message from my sister. The only thing that it said was “2 Thessalonians 3:3.”

I quickly opened up my Bible to find these words: “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.” Needless to say, I was encouraged! The next day I asked my sister what had led her to send me that text message. She said that the Holy Spirit had strongly prompted her to intercede for me, and as she did she kept hearing that Scripture reference over and over.

Now I had a specific Word to use as a sword against the attack of the enemy. I began to declare this word over my life and over my family. It gave me the peace and strength that I needed to overcome the spiritual battle that I was in. Still to this day, several years after I first received that Scripture verse, I very frequently proclaim it over my life.

There is power in the Word of God. As we learn to speak specific verses that the Lord leads us to, it is acting as a sword in the spiritual realm to defeat the works of the enemy. Have you learned the power of speaking the Word? Are there specific Scriptures that the Holy Spirit has led you to, that strengthen you in the battle and fend off the devil’s attacks?

Get into the practice of speaking the Spirit-inspired words of God, and see things shift in the spiritual battle!

 

About Jake

Jake Kail is a teacher, author, and speaker who is passionate for the kingdom of God. He was called into ministry during his college years, after a life-changing encounter with God. The focus of his ministry is on teaching and equipping believers, strengthening local churches, and seeing awakening and restoration come to the church. He also ministers often in the area of deliverance from evil spirits, seeing people set free from bondage, torment, and oppression. Jake is the author of three books: Restoring the Ministry of Jesus, Can a Christian Have a Demon?, and Abiding in the Vine. He speaks at churches, retreats, conferences, and other venues. Jake lives with his wife and family in Lancaster, PA where he serves on the pastoral team at Threshold Church. Check out Jake’s website and blog here: http://www.jakekail.com.

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2 comments

  1. Jake,

    This is so true. There is so much power in what we speak. A lot of times God will give me a word even if it is just to type to someone over the Internet to help them. A lot of times I’ll get the response, “I really needed to hear that.” It’s awesome and it certainly foils the enemy when that person receives joy from hearing a word from our Lord delivered through us as willing vessels. Thanks so much for sharing this article. God bless.

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