Ancient Words.....Michael W. Smith. Take words with you and return to the Lord. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of our lips (Hosea 14:2)
Dave: Good morning Baba, I am here again and this time I have a lot to say. You know it is the beginning of another year, I have written my goals and I know you will grant them.
BABA: I thought you learnt your lesson?
Dave: What lesson was I supposed to have learnt, Baba? There were many knocks last year so I don't know which lesson you mean.
BABA: I move by my word not yours. The word that carries life is mine. For you to produce, you must take my words and speak them. Your goals must come from Me.
Dave: The Bible is full of your promises; they were spoken to men of old. How do I know which one I can use?
BABA: You have My Spirit; I quicken your heart remember?
Dave: I know, but many times I am confused. Take for instance, we go to church and the pastor pronounces all these wonderful blessings. I claim all of them only to find that only a paltry few come my way. You know this can be frustrating. In fact it made me think that some of the promises are meant for a few.
BABA: Your issue is you do not know how to appropriate My word.
Dave: What do you mean by that?
BABA: Look at it this way: there are lots of goods in the market but it is the one you buy that goes home with you. Look at the word like that. I have so many precious promises for you; I am Almighty, I love you and want you to have everything you need but you must take or receive them before they can be yours.
Dave: I do not understand. If you are Almighty, can't you just give them to me?
BABA: I already did. If you have money in the bank and you are hungry, what should you do?
Dave: Go get money from the bank to buy my food.
BABA: Good! Here, you have all you need but faith is the currency and your faith is expressed in words. Your words will trigger action.
Dave: So how do I make sure I do not short-change myself this year?
BABA: Simple, come to me with my word. Your senior brother Jesus never did anything without consulting me. His words were echoes of mine. He heard me, He saw me act and He did as I desired. You should do the same. Take the word I have quickened to your heart and bring it back to me, that is your weapon of exchange.
Dave: You lost me there.
Baba: I will give you an example. David my servant loved me so much and he thought where I lived was not befitting so he decided to build me a house. I saw his heart and sent him a prophet with my word. He was grateful and he came back to me with the words I had promised him.
When you do that, you seal the deal; you ensure it comes to pass. You prove that you understand the dynamics and you show that you are ready for the life.
(2 Samuel 7:2-29)
Beloved, which word of God, are you anchoring your faith this year? What has God spoken to your heart? , take those words back to God in prayer. Remember, He said we could come and reason with Him. He said we could command Him concerning His work. The word of God that came to you at specific times in your life is not accidental. It came for a purpose; if you missed it before, you ought to make sure you do not miss it this year.
As for me, I read the words aloud when I can; I read the same portion of scriptures from different versions of the Bible. My discovery, the word of God is alive and always has something new to reveal every time I engage therein. Sometimes, I record the scriptures in my voice, and I play it back when it is not convenient to read. I even deployed the ‘Talking Tom’ to help me with some of the words, to add spice to the whole experience. All of this effort is to make sure I do not miss out on God’s plan for me.
I know we are just starting; my strategy is to take it a day at a time. I advise you to pace yourself and let the word of God assume the life it should in your life and situation
