So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it (Isaiah 55:11).

The Word of God is living and powerful: It is active, operative, energizing, and effective: "…it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing {and} sifting {and} analyzing {and} judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12 AMP). This scripture describes the infallible quality and efficacy of the Word. 

Despite the effectual nature of God’s Word, Jesus taught that a man could render the Word ineffective in his own life. The Pharisees for one were experts in the Jewish traditions at the expense of following the true teachings of God’s Word. Hence the Word, even though effectual, all-powerful, and operative, didn’t produce results in their lives. They made the Word ineffective. 

Many today, like the Pharisees, are either casual with the Word or bound to religion and traditions of men, thereby short-circuiting the power of the Word in them. People with personal traditions and religious opinions, beliefs and thought-patterns that are contrary to new creation realities revealed to us in the Word, will make the Word ineffective in their lives. 

Never undermine the power of the Word; don’t get too "familiar" with the Word to the point it no longer makes an impact on you. Have a childlike attitude of delight and hunger for the Word always. Your only recourse in any situation in life should be the Word of God. When you find yourself in any difficult situation where you’re wondering what to do, ask yourself, "What does the Word say concerning this situation?" Search the Word for information or instruction that covers that situation and put it to work; that’s how to honour the Word and give it pre-eminence in your life, and it’ll always work for you. 

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of
things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).

Faith isn't a leap in the dark as some people say, but a leap on the Word of God. Understanding this simple truth will position you rightly to live triumphantly everyday, and help you judge if you're actually functioning in faith or not. Those who think faith is a mysterious leap in the dark are always apprehensive and reluctant to take the step that would have led them to victory. They're always asking the “what if” questions: “What if I don't get the money?” “What if I lay hands on the sick and he doesn't recover?” “What if I speak the Word and nothing changes?”
Such folks have unwittingly entered the realm of fear and unbelief. But faith is the confident assurance that based on God's Word; things favorably expected will surely come to pass. Faith doesn't ask “what if?” rather, faith knows! Faith knows that if hands are laid on the sick, they'll recover, since that’s what the Word says! Faith knows that if there's a need, then they'll definitely be a corresponding supply based on Philippians 4:19: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

If you see faith as a leap into the unknown, you’ll always have many reasons for not doing the things you ought to do. You'll always be considering, reconsidering and hesitating. Faith depends on the word of God as the basis and assurance for action.

Faith hears and jumps, but fear hears the same thing and considers other factors. As Smith Wigglesworth, a dear man of God once said, “Faith jumps, but fear hesitates!” If you ever find yourself hesitating about what the Lord says to do, trying to reason out God’s word in your mind, know for sure that you need to get back into faith, for faith is a leap on the Word.

Pastor Chris

Dear Father, thank you for giving me the
ability to speak words of power that produce life.
I speak peace, progress, prosperity and health 
concerning my life. My life is for your glory, 
solely dedicated to doing your will and 
making your Name known in the earth, 
in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

The proof of growth; the proof that you’ve become a matured person is not in the size of your muscles; it’s in how responsible you’ve become. Maturity is for responsibility. No parent will bring up their children just so they could become adults and say “That’s it! We nurtured you to be twenty-five. Now that you’re twenty- five that’s all about life.” No, the reason they grew you to become an adult is for you to take up responsibilities.

This is something many in the Church need to realize. You’re not just in Church to grow spiritually and then have a nice life; spiritual growth is for responsibility. You grow so you can function and serve in the house of God; so you can be a blessing to others. True spiritual men and women are those who understand and are conscious of the responsibility of service.

Refuse to be amongst those who delight in being served, rather than being the ones serving. Jesus made clear the preeminence the one who serves has over the one being served: “But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all” (Mark 10:43-44).

Refuse to be idle in the house of God; be involved in service! Be known for your effectiveness in reaching out to others, as you win them to Christ; invite them to Church meetings and other programs in your local Church.

Remember, the ministry of reconciliation has been committed into your hands; therefore it’s your responsibility to speak for Jesus and manifest the Kingdom of God where you are. That’s the purpose for Christian growth. You’re being built up to function: “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ... (Ephesians 4:11-12). Your growth is for service and responsibility in the house of God, never forget that.

Pastor Chris

I am full of power and dominion to preach the Gospel because of the presence of the Holy Ghost in my life! Nothing and no one can intimidate or stop my progress as I advance the Kingdom of God every day, teaching men and women in my world to live for Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.