Words are powerful, far more so than we think. Just one word can change our
world drastically, and our Heavenly Father is our best illustration: "So is my
word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will
accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." (Isa
55:11, NIV2)
In other words, when our Heavenly Father speaks, it will happen. No doubt about
it! His words always come true. How else could it be!
The creation of our world occurred through the words of our Father: "And God
said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light." (Gen 1:3, NIV2) and "And God
said, 'Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground
appear.' And it was so." (Gen 1:9, NIV2) In fact all of Genesis 1 shows that
with just one word from our Father, it occurs. His words are always true!
"But I the LORD will speak what I will, and it shall be fulfilled without
delay." (Ezek 12:25a, NIV2) One word from God and it happens! One word!
When Jesus appeared in our neighborhood, he was called "The Word" (John 1:1);
the Word that would fulfill what was weighing heavily on our Heavenly Father's
heart: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16,
NIV2)
Not only did He bring salvation, Jesus showed that when we depend on our
Heavenly Father and speak forth His words, miracles will occur. Nothing happens
in God's Kingdom without pronouncements. When in faith we speak forth what our
Heavenly Father is telling us, it will come to pass, no doubt about it!
Let me illustrate this with what happened to the brother of one of our
volunteers. He was in a terrible car accident. It was a miracle that he was
still alive. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital and was placed in
ICU. He was in a deep coma with bleeding on his brain. It didn't look good. We
started to pray for him to come out of his coma. While I was praying, I felt the
assurance from our Heavenly Father that he would come out of it.
Nothing happened for two weeks, but we never gave up praying for his return from
his coma. However his family had already prepared for his funeral because the
doctors said there was no hope.Then one day the impossible became possible. A
pastor wandered into his room, whispered into his ear, and wandered off. It was
at this moment his eyes started fluttering. The next day, although still unable
to comprehend what was going on, he opened his eyes and for the first time
managed a smile. He had that unmistakable glow that Jesus had taken over and
everything was going to be fine. He was then transferred to a regular hospital room. God's Word
never comes back void!
Allan now is back home and undergoes physical therapy. I can imagine he is
quite thankful for what our Heavenly Father has done for him.
Anyone can experience healing if we have faith in our Heavenly Father's Words.
The more we depend on Him, the more we live in the abundant grace being bestowed
upon those in deep need, no matter where they are!
Do you believe? It only takes one word!
Rob Chaffart
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