God's Plan and the Power of Words
By Crickettt
Ephesians 4:29-32 NIV--[29] Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. [30] And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. [31] Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. [32] Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Have you ever asked the question, "What is your plan for me God?" A large number of people would answer "Yes" to that question, while others would have no opinion at all. Inside every living creature there is a perfect plan...God's Plan. From the very beginning of time, all life was given a purpose to be fulfilled. We may never understand exactly what those plans are, but God knows. There is such a wonderful mystery about the process of life; from the smallest microscopic organism to the greatest creatures ever made. All life fulfills God's perfect plan. Sometimes, we may find ourselves struggling as we search to know exactly what our purpose is. We may pray and ask God to show us, hoping for instant answers. However, God works differently in each individual's life. His timing to make things come to pass is not the same as our timing. He knows what we need and when we need it even before we ask Him. When God places His desire and plan inside us, we will know what it is. It may come over a period of time as we mature in Him and in His Word. He desires that we seek Him out daily and trust the work He is doing in our life. We can also trust that God has already equipped us for the journey ahead in order to see His complete purpose fulfilled in our lives.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV -- [11] For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Sadly, there are so many people lost in despair because they have not come into a knowing or acceptance of who God is and what Jesus did for them on the cross. Jesus' death, burial and resurrection paved the way for God to work directly with them to give them a Hope and a Future. They do not realize their purpose or understand just how beautiful and unique they are to God. God has planned a wonderful life and a life eternal for everyone who believes on Jesus' name.
God gave man the ability of 'free will', but they've turned against God's truth and listened to all the lies of the devil. The Bible says Satan's main objective is to kill, steal, and destroy all of mankind.
1 Peter 5:8 NIV [8] Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
The devil knows how much God loves each and everyone of us. We are His unique and beautiful creation. Mankind was made after the image of God. He set us apart from all His creation.
Genesis 1:27 NIV--[27] So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
All those lies and negative words come straight from the pit of hell and sets a course of evil works. The words from the enemy have attacked and created feelings of worthlessness and deep despair. People who believe the lies and think their lives do not matter to anyone else, will fall into holes of anger and depression. Without God's word in their heart, they easily become victims to the devil's plans. Satan will use anyone to hurt and confuse us, even those we love or trusted. His mission is to destroy us from the inside-out. If he can attack our minds and change the way we think and feel about everything and everyone then, he has created a stronghold against us. Once that happens, the devil is relentless and will not stop until he has complete control.
James 3:6 NIV -- [6] The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
James 3:8 NIV [8-10] but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. [9] With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. [10] Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.
Matthew 12:37 NIV -- [37] For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
The words we speak out of our mouths are important to God. He said with your words you are either blessed or cursed. We will all be accountable and judged for our words.
Matthew 12:36 NIV -- [36] But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.
We were created to praise God and honor His Holy Name. He desires our Praise and He is worthy of all the honor and glory due His Name. Psalms 150:6 NIV-- [6] Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Maybe you've been told by others that you will never amount to anything or that your life was a big mistake. That is what the devil wants you to believe. The devil wants you to become weak and trodden down so he can get a foothold inside your heart and destroy you with his evil words. He especially loves more than anything to attack the believers of Christ Jesus hoping we will fall away from our faith and into his trap of destruction. He will do anything it takes and use anyone he can to make sure that happens. The Bible speaks about the blessings and curses of our words to others. The devil knows all of this too. He whispers his lies in your head and also uses others you love or people you know to say those negative words to you. Words are embedded into our minds first and as we dwell on them over and over, they fester and become a part of our soul. If you allow it, the hurt and bitterness of those negative words or actions can take root and give the devil even more power to keep working against you. The only way to stop him in his tracks is to literally proclaim the Word of God over your life. When Jesus was being tempted in the wilderness by Satan, the first thing Jesus did was "speak" the Word against Satan each time. Satan left Jesus because he had no power against the spoken Word of God. The Bible teaches us to resist the devil and he will flee. The only way to resist the power of Satan is to literally quote scripture out loud against him. He has no power whatsoever against the Word. The Word of God is alive and active.
Hebrews 4:12 NIV--[12] For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Words can lift up and tear down. They are not a respecter of persons. Hurtful and negative words can actually become the difference between life and death. God's plan is for each person to come into a realization of His great love. He wants us to allow Him to be our Guide, our Father, and Helper. He wants to lead us by His Holy Spirit down the path that is perfect and right for us. When we keep our eyes on Jesus who is the author and finisher of our faith, the road we travel becomes filled with joy instead of despair. God alone is the answer we need to succeed in every endeavor we take. When we delight in God, He can do a great work within us and promises to hold us up with His righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV--[10] So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
My prayer for you today is this: As you walk in your journey with God, may you realize how wonderful you are to Him. And, I pray you will find not only your true purpose in life, but the strength to ignore negative words from others along the way. I hope you will keep searching for all God has in store for your life. Let His desires fill you until your joy is made complete in Him. His glory is revealed to others through the love of Jesus Christ His Son. Let the words that come out of your mouth and the meditation of your heart be acceptable unto God. He will always be your rock and firm foundation if you will let Him.
So, the next time someone tries to tear you apart with their words, remember...'Who you are and Who you belong to'.
If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. Psalm 37:23–24 NKJV
You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 NKJV
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