The kingdom of God is as if you cast the seed into the ground and it grows. The earth bringeth forth fruit. The earth is the heart. Jesus has already established that fact. It is going to produce the fruit.
All you have to do is be smart enough to speak it. Plant the seed and go to bed and get up. That is to go on about your daily affairs. That means not to worry and fret or be overly concerned. It doesn’t mean to quit your job.
So many today have not understood the power of their words. That’s why I make the statement that words are the most powerful things in the universe.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All things were made by him (the Word); and without him was not any thing made that was made.
(John 1:1,3)
The Power of Words
Without the Word of God there was nothing made that was made. I am convinced that, just as it was then, so is it now. There is no authority exercised without words. And God has given us authority over the devil. Hardly anything can be done without words.
Somebody may say, “Well, you could write it down.” But it’s still words. It’s time that we give more thought to the words we speak. We should set a watch over our mouth. David said, “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips” (Ps. 141:3).
Some people say, “Well, that just puts me in bondage, having to watch my words.” But you don’t know what bondage is, until you just say anything that you want to. That’s the greatest bondage you can get into.
God has given us instruction. If you go by the Instruction Book, you will find it always works just like God said it would.
We must realize that God knew what He was talking about. If we will do what He said, we will have what He said we could have. Don’t be a hearer only, but also be a doer of God’s Word.
The Word of God is good news. It is the gospel, and it is the power of God.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Charles Capps is a retired farmer, land developer, and Bible teacher who has traveled extensively throughout the United States and several foreign countries sharing the truths of God's Word. He has taught Bible seminars for over 35 years, emphasizing the authority of the believer, faith and the power of words.
Charles and Peggy both have their roots in the rich farmland of Lonoke County, Arkansas. Having been raised by parents who were farmers, Charles began farming cotton, soybeans, and rice immediately after graduating from high school and marrying in 1951.
Peggy, being 3 1/2 months older than Charles had to sign as the adult on his behalf when he wanted to begin flying lessons at the age of 17. They joined an organization known as the Flying Farmers and gained experience going to "fly-ins" and national meetings across the United States. Neither knew that this skill of flying would be such an asset later when Charles began teaching personal evangelism in the 1960's. He spoke on the subject of soulwinning in churches not only in the US, but flew his twin engine Piper Comanche to the Bahamas to teach students of Youth With a Mission how to share Christ with others.
After reading a book by Kenneth E. Hagin entitled, "Authority of the Believer", Charles and Peggy's life took on a new dimension of travel and ministry as Charles became known for his teaching gift and insight on the subjects of faith and confession. Invitations to minister to the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International (FGBMFI) began to pour in, eventually leading to the publication of his teachings in book form. "The Tongue a Creative Force" and "God's Creative Power(r) Will Work for You" became bestsellers after Buddy Harrison, Kenneth Hagin's son in law, launched his publishing company with these two classics. These two books have sold millions (the God's Creative Power(r) series has sold over 5 million copies) and are still much in demand today.
We celebrated Charles' promotion to heaven at 5:15 pm Sunday, February 23, 2014. He informed the family and close friends on Friday that he would be going home to heaven in 3 days. After having some final words with family and friends on Saturday, he went to bed, went to sleep and never awoke. (He kept saying, "I want to go in my sleep.") His wife and daughters had the privilege of being with him as he finally got that glorified body he always talked about. Charles Capps was a man of integrity, a man of his word and he got what he said. He called those things that be not as though they were.
Charles Capps broadcast called, "Concepts of Faith", continues a daily national radio broadcast and a weekly television broadcast aired over several networks, satellite, and the internet. Click on the Radio or TV link to find the broadcast in your area.
Peggy continues to reside in Arkansas. Both Charles' and Peggy's daughters, Annette and Beverly are involved in the ministry.