Jesus The High Priest Of Our Confession | Part 2
By Warren David Horak
Without Faith we cannot please God. Faith comes through hearing God speak to us.
The creative force of faith given to us by God is released through our mouths when we believe and do what Mark 11:23 says.
Think on this; you will have whatever you say!
This is based on what Jesus promises in His word. This is the law of faith.
Mark 11:23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
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Introduction:
As children of the Most High God, we have an extraordinary privilege - to serve under Jesus Christ, our great High Priest. He is the one who stands before the Father's throne, ever living to make intercession for us (Hebrews 7:25).
Through His finished work on the cross, we can now draw near to God with confidence, boldly approaching His throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16).
In this continuation of our study, we will delve deeper into the remarkable truth that our words carry tremendous creative power when spoken in faith, for Jesus our High Priest has bestowed upon us this authority.
The Power of Faith-Filled Words:
The Scriptures are clear - "Without faith it is impossible to please Him" (Hebrews 11:6).
Faith is not something we can conjure up within ourselves; rather, it comes by hearing the very word of God, as Romans 10:17 states, "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
As we meditate on and internalize the promises found in God's word, our faith is ignited, and the creative force of that faith is released through our mouths when we speak it forth.
Jesus our High Priest, during His earthly ministry, declared a profound truth that unveils the immense power of our words when spoken in faith.
In Mark 11:23, He said, "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says."
This scripture reveals that when we align our hearts with unwavering belief and speak forth God's promises without doubt, we will see those very words manifested in our lives.
We truly will have whatever we say!
The Weight of Our Words:
The book of Proverbs reinforces the gravity of our speech, declaring, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit" (Proverbs 18:21).
Our words carry the potential to bring life or death, blessing or cursing.
As those who serve under Jesus our High Priest, we must be diligent in guarding our speech, ensuring that our words are not idle or lazy, but rather filled with faith and power.
Jesus Himself warned about the consequences of idle, faithless words, stating in Matthew 12:36-37, "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.
For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
Our speech carries eternal weight, and we will be held accountable for the words we utter.
The apostle James further emphasizes the importance of taming the tongue, likening it to a small rudder that can steer a massive ship or a tiny spark that can ignite a vast forest fire. He writes, "Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires...And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity...no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison" (James 3:4-6, 8). Though the tongue is a small member of our body, its impact is immense, capable of setting aflame the course of our lives. We must be vigilant in blessing and not cursing, for our words have the power to defile or uplift (James 3:9-10).
Partnering with Angels:
When we speak words of faith, aligning our hearts with the promises of God, we unleash a powerful force that can calm storms, move mountains, and bring about the manifestation of God's will in our lives.
The angels of God are commissioned to perform His word, heeding the voice of His commands, as Psalm 103:20 declares, "Bless the LORD, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word."
As we speak forth God's word in faith, we partner with these heavenly beings to see His will accomplished on earth as it is in heaven.
God Watches Over His Word:
Moreover, God Himself watches over His word to perform it, as the prophet Jeremiah records, "You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word" (Jeremiah 1:12).
The Lord is not a man that He should lie or change His mind, for as Numbers 23:19 declares, "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?"
When we speak forth His promises with unwavering faith, God is faithful to bring those words to pass, for His word will not return void (Isaiah 55:11).
Conclusion:
As we serve under Jesus our High Priest, let us embrace the incredible authority He has bestowed upon us through the power of our words.
May we be diligent in meditating on God's word, allowing faith to arise within us, and then boldly speaking forth those promises with confidence.
When we do, we can trust that God will watch over His word to perform it, and we will witness the manifestation of His power and purposes in our lives.
Let us be a people who bless and bring life through our speech, partnering with the angels to see the will of our High Priest accomplished on earth as it is in heaven.
May our words be a reflection of the faith that dwells within us, releasing the creative force of God's promises into the world around us.
For as we serve under Jesus our great High Priest, our words carry eternal weight and creative power when spoken in unwavering faith.
