Speak Life Part III

     God always spoke to man before He did anything.  And some great examples are:

     1.  When He spoke through the prophets of the Old Testament to Israel and Judah to repent.
     2.  When He spoke to Moses in the desert and called him to deliver His people from the bondage of Egypt.
     3.  When He spoke to Abraham and Sara about a son that would be born unto them.

     And all through the New Testament it tells us:  "and Jesus said".

     Even Jesus had to speak "the word" before anything could happen.  He had to speak it into existence first just as God did in the beginning to show us how powerful the "spoken Word" is.

     But what did Jesus speak?  "Life"- "The words of God" as John 3:34 tells us:

          Verse 34:  For since He Whom God has sent speaks the words of God (proclaims God's own  message) God does not give Him His Spirit sparingly or by measure, but boundless is the gift God makes of His Spirit. 

      Jesus only spoke that which the father told Him to speak.

It's interesting to note that the word, "Words" here in this verse mean:  "Rhema"

      Rhema:  Is a word spoken, a statement, command or instruction.  It is as the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, not spoken as the whole bible but undivided scripture spoken with power and authority.  A Rhema word that brings life, hope, peace and confirmation.

     The Holy Spirit spoke to me and said:  Many of my people are not speaking life but are speaking death.  They are speaking words of discouragement and legalism and why?  Because they lack the wisdom that comes from knowing My Word and how to apply it.

     In Proverbs 1:20 it says:  Wisdom cries aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the markets.

     We really don't realise the effect and the power of our words, because once we speak them out into the atmosphere they are released and can't be taken back.  They then cause things to be put into action in the physical realm and the spiritual realm, either good or bad.

     This is interesting that the word "wisdom" here in verse 20 means:  The wisdom that has its source and beginning in God.  It means to act wisely, to be intelligent, be prudent, have knowledge, experience and to have insight in a positive way. 

     The Hebrew "wisdom" or the interpretation of the word "wisdom" to the Jewish people was very different from the ancient world view.  Israel believed that there was a personal God who is holy and just.  He expected them to live their lives according to His principles.  They emphasized the human will of the heart, not the intellect.  It was based on what God revealed about right and wrong, and this all applied to daily life. 

     In verse 21:  it goes on to say:  She (meaning wisdom) cry's in the chief place (meaning the chief place of your heart) of concourse (the war, the rage and great commotion of your heart) In the openings of the gates, (a place to estimate or think your mind) in the city (a guarded place) She (being wisdom) uttering her words saying.

    Verse 22:  (Wisdom goes on to say) How long you simple ones will you love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning and fools hate knowledge.

     The word "simple" in this scripture means:  Foolish and deceived. 

     Verse 23:  Turn you at my reproof (correction) behold I will pour out my Spirit (which is breath and life) unto you, I will make known my words (Gods answers or affairs) unto you.

     Verse 24:  Because I have called (chosen) and you refused.  I have stretched out my hand ( God is saying; I have gone out of my way to guide you) and no man regarded. (hearkened, attended, as to perk up the ear to listen)

     Verse 25:  But you have set at naught (neglected) all My counsel (God's plan, design and wisdom) and would none of my reproof (you would not hear my correction when it came from my Spirit)

     Verse 26:  I also will laugh at your calamity (oppression) I will mock when your fear comes.

     Verse 27:  When your fear comes as desolation and your destruction comes as a whirlwind, when distress and anguish comes upon you.

     Verse 28:  Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer, they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me.

     Verse 29:  For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord.

     Verse 30:  They would none of my counsel, they disposed all my reproof.

     Verse 31:  Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

Hear what the Spirit is saying:  We have and will continue to reap death and destruction in our lives and why?  Because of the fruit of our words and the condition of our hearts.  Just look around you....what do you see?  Fear everywhere, desolation and destruction, but it doesn't stop there.  America is reaping exactly what it has sown and we are living in a time when things are changing fast.  God is doing a quick work in us and calling us to seek Him as never before.  He is wanting to bring maturity into our lives and get us ready for what is about to take place in and upon our land .  And so I ask you this question?  Will you listen to the call that wisdom speaks?  Will you take counsel in His correction that is designed to keep you in His peace. Will you refuse the Spirit when He stretches out His hand to guide you into his wisdom? 

Fear is a spirit and he brings torment to your mind and to your heart. If you let fear have it's way, it will only bring death.  It's goal is to stop your growth, the flow and the fruits of the Spirit in your life.....It will drain you of your joy, peace, trust and faith in ME, but I AM wisdom and I understands, I comprehend and apply MY power to your life. Beware of the leaven of the world, because it takes only a small amount in your life to produce fear and a hardened heart.....so put away the leaven out of your house.....And those who will hearken unto ME, shall dwell in safety, and shall be at peace from the fear and the evil of this world. Allow ME to rent (tear open,) your heart so I can make you whole and mend the broken pieces of your life.

Next week Part VI

Blessings,

Elma Garlock