The Word Works!

During a Bible study with my kids, a thought struck me: many believers know the Word of God, yet still struggle with poverty, sickness, confusion, and defeat.

Take this example - Scripture says, “By His stripes I am healed” (Isaiah 53:5). But then you may ask: If I believe this, why am I still sick?

The issue is not the power of God’s Word. The real gap is in knowing how to make the Word work for us.

A Coffee Machine That Never Brews

Imagine owning a coffee machine. You know it has the power to brew coffee, but if you never learn how to use it, it will just sit on the counter - beautiful, but useless.

The Word of God is like that. Many admire it, quote it, and even carry it around. But unless we learn to activate it, the results—healing, peace, provision, and victory, will remain out of reach.

God’s Blueprint for Making the Word Work

Joshua 1:8 gives us clear instructions:

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”

Here’s the progression God outlines:

1. Keep the Word in your mouth —-Speak it continually.

2. Meditate on it day and night - Let it shape your thinking.

3. Observe to do it - Put it into practice fully, not selectively.

Notice the conditional phrase: “For then…” In other words, only then will the promise of prosperity and success be realized.

Why the Word Seems “Powerless”

The Word never fails, but many of us stop at meditation and never move to obedience. We pray and declare, but our actions don’t align with God’s directions.

It’s not enough to admire the “coffee machine” of the Word, we must learn how to make it work in our everyday lives.

Questions for Reflection

• Am I just quoting the Word, or am I living it out daily?

• Do my actions align with what I say I believe?

• Am I willing to be consistent and patient until the fruit shows?

The Takeaway

The Word of God is powerful. But power unused is power wasted.

When you move beyond knowing the Word to doing the Word, transformation begins. That’s when healing comes, provision flows, peace settles in, and clarity guides your steps.

The Word works when you work it.

✨ Call to Action: Don’t let the Bible sit like an unused tool. Speak it. Meditate on it. Do it. And watch God’s promises come alive in your life.

Do you have Faith?

Reflective Questions

• Do I have faith?

• Does a believer have faith?

• Have you ever wished for more faith?

• How do you know if you truly have faith?

• Do I need to be a Pastor to possess faith?

• Isn't mountain-moving faith reserved for a select few?

Allow me to demystify these questions with Scripture as our guide.

If you are a believer, meaning you are born again and have received Jesus into your life, you already possess a measure of faith. Your faith journey began the moment you believed in His existence, as explained in Hebrews 11:6: "And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists..."

Additionally, Ephesians 2:8 states: "For by grace you have been saved through faith..."

In Romans 12:3, we read: "For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith." This scripture did not mention that it was distributed to some people. Paul was addressing the Christians in Rome.

The NIV translation emphasizes that this measure of faith is distributed to each of you (i.e., believers).

Furthermore

Consider the moment when the disciples were astonished at Jesus' ability to wither the fig tree. Astonished, they asked how this was possible. His response?

"Have faith in God. For truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him." — Mark 11:22-24

Remember, the faith that brought you to God is the same type of faith that empowers you to speak to your mountains. It was the same faith in God you had when you became a believer; Jesus did not mention any other type of faith.

You Already Have Faith

You possess this measure of faith. You had faith enough to receive Jesus. You believed in Him, which led you to respond to His call.

You do not ask for what you already have. It would be misguided to do so, to put it bluntly.

Many believers, myself included, have let this faith lie dormant. I was trapped in the belief that I needed to be a Pastor or Minister to activate my faith.

If you think you need someone else—like a Pastor—to pray on your behalf for your prayers to be answered, dear friend, you may still be caught in this false narrative.

While it isn’t wrong to have your Pastor pray for you, it’s imperative to understand that you do not need a third party to access your faith.

Awakening Your Faith

You already have the faith within you. The real challenge lies in learning how to grow and apply that faith in your life’s circumstances. When the light of this revelation connects with your spirit, as it did with mine, you will experience a profound awakening—reviving that faith that has been waiting for you to recognize it.

Coming Up Next

In my next post, we will explore "How to Grow Your Faith."

Stay tuned!

Call to Action:
🌟 What has your experience with faith been like? Share your thoughts or questions in the comments below!

What is Faith?

Introduction

Growing up, I believed that to have faith, I had to be a powerful man of God—an image that seemed almost saintly. I thought being holy, fasting for hours, and living without sin were prerequisites to truly holding faith.

But I’ve learned that faith is much more than that.

What Does Faith Mean?

Faith is being absolutely resolute that you have received God's promises before you see them. Imagine your dad telling you, "You’ll get a gift when I return from work." As a child, you believe without a shadow of a doubt that his promise will come true—why? Because your daddy said so. No matter what anyone else says, you hold onto that promise like a dog with a bone. But there's a catch: It’s a promise from someone you trust.

(In another post, I’ll share my experience on the intriguing topic of "Forgiving God." Don’t judge the title just yet!) 😊

The Human Condition

As humans, it's natural for us to believe only what we see with our physical eyes. For instance, if a friend says they have $1 million, I might ask to see some evidence—an alert, a receipt, anything! But faith flips that perspective on its head.

Understanding Faith

Faith means believing in something without needing to see it first. It’s a conviction based on a promise, knowing it is real—even if the evidence isn’t visible yet.

“Faith grasps the unrealities of hope and brings them into the realm of reality.” Faith calls forth things that are not as though they already exist. Like the child waiting for their gift—she truly believes it is hers because Daddy said so, and she knows that Daddy cannot lie.

What’s Next?

In upcoming posts, I will delve into several essential topics, including:

• Do You Have Faith?

• How to Grow Your Faith

• Examples of Faith in Action

• How to Receive by Faith

• Hindrances to Faith from My Experience

These principles will teach you how to lay hold of God’s promises—lessons I learned from Scripture and my own life experiences.

Conclusion

Now, “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1

Stay tuned for the next installment, where we will explore more about strengthening and understanding your faith journey!

Call to Action

🌟 Have thoughts or experiences regarding faith? Share your insights in the comments below!

Selah!