It’s What YOU Say!

What sayest thou of thyself? – John 1:22

Mat 21:21-22 states, “If YOU shall say unto this mountain, ‘Be  removed, and be cast into the sea’; it shall be done. And all things, whatsoever YOU shall ask in prayer, believing, YOU shall receive.”

This verse seems to remind us that the manifestations in your life depends on around what YOU say, and not what someone else says.

We’ve previously outlined the limitedness of a Pastor’s or Man of God’s declarations over your life. Firstly, because under the New Testament, we all share the same priesthood before God; but much more importantly, as a free moral agent, no man can impose their wishes on your life. The key to receiving the blessings in those prayers is the “AMEN” we say at the end of it. We’re effectively saying, “So be it”, or “I approve what was just said”. It’s what YOU say that Jesus said will come to pass, not what THEY say.

Why is this point important? Because when other people say negative things about us we sometimes panic as though their mere proclamations are final. Experts and professionals may have given you gloomy news; but our Lord said you’re going to have what YOU say, not what they say. Unfortunately, however, we often give those negative statements our tacit “Amen” when we either agree with them or panic at their words (since we ‘know’ they’re right).

Beloved, when the angelic being came to Daniel in Babylon, he said “I am come because of YOUR words.” (Dan 10:12). Yes, God knows what the doctor said, or what the Financial Times economic forecast said, or what that Child Safety expert said, etc. but what YOU say is what He’s concerned about.

Declare God’s Word over your life. Like Abraham, do not stagger at God’s promises through unbelief, but be strong in faith, (Rom 4:19,20) “And all things, whatsoever YOU shall ask in prayer, believing, YOU shall receive.”

AMEN.

More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.
GREG ELKAN