There is power in your words. Probably more power than you could possibly imagine. All through the Word of God words were used to create, control and destroy.
When Jesus heard that Lazarus was dead, He went to the tomb and spoke these words: “Lazarus, come forth.” When Jesus spoke these words, Lazarus came out of the grave.
In the book of Matthew, Jesus went to get something to eat off of a fig tree. After walking over to it, He found nothing on it but leaves, so Jesus spoke to the fig tree and said, “Let no one eat fruit from you ever again.”
The next day as Jesus and His disciples passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. And Peter, remembering, said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.” Then Jesus answered and made a very dramatic statement pertaining to the words of your mouth.
He said, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.”
How much plainer could Jesus have made it? You must speak to the mountain, just like He spoke to the fig tree and just like He spoke to Lazarus.
In the book of John chapter 17 we have one of the most overlooked miracles in the Bible. Jesus was in a garden with His disciples. Jesus had met them in this particular garden several times. They knew it well, including Judas, who was heading toward the garden with a detachment of troops and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They had lanterns, torches and weapons. They were there to arrest Jesus.
Jesus knew exactly what was going on so He walked forward to the soldiers and said, “Whom are you seeking?” The soldiers answered, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Then Jesus said, “I Am He.”
Now listen to this. When Jesus said “I Am He,” the officers of the court, the Pharisees and the detachment of soldiers all fell backward to the ground. The power of the words of Jesus were more than their physical bodies could handle. According to the Bible, when Jesus spoke, they could not remain standing. They fell under the power of God. They had no choice.
Don’t kid yourself. There is power in the spoken word. Words, your words, can produce life and they can cause death.
Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” What does this mean? Well, it means this. Your words can produce life or death. Your words are the tool that you use to move your faith. When you speak positive words of faith, that moves God to perform His Word in your life. When you speak worry, doubt and unbelief, then faith is not present and God only responds to faith.
When you have a mountain in your life that you need moved, get into the Word of God and find out what He says about your mountain. Read the Word and meditate on it. Then speak the Word to your mountain. Believe that what you have spoken will come to pass and then watch your mountain be cast into the sea.
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Dr. Larry Ollison is founder and Senior Pastor of Walk on the Water Faith Church and founder of Larry Ollison Ministries. With over forty years in the ministry, he is a very popular speaker nationally and internationally and ministers the Word of Faith through radio, television, Internet, and daily e-mail devotionals. As the author of twelve books (including The Power of Grace, The Practical Handbook for Christian Living, Breaking the Cycle of Offense, Life is in the Blood, and recently released The Paradise of God), he is in frequent demand for radio/TV interviews, book signings, and magazine publications.
Dr. Ollison was raised a Southern Baptist. While majoring in theology at Southwest Baptist University, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. For many years he traveled extensively speaking at Full Gospel Business Men's meetings and conventions. He later earned an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. and Th.D. from Life Christian University.
Currently President of International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM), Dr. Ollison is also Vice-President of Spirit FM Christian Radio Network, Missouri State Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), and a Trustee on the boards of several international ministries. He is also the host of The Cutting Edge Radio Broadcast and authors The Cutting Edge Daily Devotional.
As the owner of a marine dealership, his extensive business background brings a unique flavor to his teaching. He founded and served as chairman of the Missouri State Marine Board, President of the Marine Dealers’ Association, Vice-President of a bank holding company, along with holding several directorships in various corporations.
Dr. Ollison's strongest areas of teaching are the blood of Jesus, faith, relationships, the Hebrew language, the Holy Spirit, the end times, and heaven. During ministry, he operates freely in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. His use of humor and his ability to make a theological concept simple makes it enjoyable and easy for everyone to understand. Countless testimonies have been received from people who say their lives have been changed after experiencing Dr. Ollison's unique ministry.
Dr. Ollison is a pastor, pilot, teacher, and author. His number one goal is to meet the needs of the people through the teaching of faith in God's Word. He and his wife, Loretta, have two children and six grandchildren.