Speaking Life: Embracing God's Creative Power
Summary
In today's message, we explored the profound nature of God's creativity and how it serves as a foundation for our own lives. Beginning with Genesis, we see a world that was initially formless and void, yet through God's spoken word, creation came into being. This illustrates the power of God's word and the creative potential that lies within it. Just as God spoke life into existence, we too are called to speak life into our circumstances, dreams, and visions. The Spirit of God hovered over the waters, incubating the potential of creation, much like how God places dreams and visions within us, waiting for the right moment to be spoken into reality.
We delved into the story of Elijah, who heard the sound of abundance in his spirit before it manifested in the physical realm. This teaches us the importance of spiritual perception—hearing and seeing beyond our current circumstances. Elijah's persistence in sending his servant to look for rain, despite initial reports of nothingness, underscores the necessity of faith and perseverance. It is a reminder that what we perceive in the spirit can eventually manifest in the physical if we remain steadfast.
The concept of dominion was also highlighted, emphasizing that God created us in His image to have authority over the earth. This dominion is not just a right but a responsibility to subdue and overcome challenges through faith and the spoken word. We are encouraged to imitate God, to hear His voice, see His vision, write it down, speak it, and believe it, thereby bringing it to fruition.
Finally, we discussed the principle of seed time and harvest, illustrating that everything big starts with something small—a seed. Whether it's a dream, a vision, or a purpose, it begins as a seed planted in our spirit. By nurturing it through faith and action, we can expect a harvest. This principle applies to all areas of life, including our spiritual growth and the fulfillment of God's promises.
Key Takeaways:
1. The Power of God's Word: Just as God spoke creation into existence, our words have the power to shape our reality. We are encouraged to speak life and truth into our circumstances, trusting that God's creative power is at work within us. [06:34]
2. Spiritual Perception: Elijah's ability to hear the sound of abundance before it manifested teaches us to trust what we perceive in the spirit. Faith requires us to see beyond our current reality and believe in the promises of God. [11:33]
3. Dominion and Authority: Created in God's image, we are given dominion over the earth. This authority empowers us to overcome challenges and fulfill our God-given purpose by speaking and acting in faith. [10:24]
4. The Principle of Seed Time and Harvest: Everything significant begins as a seed. By planting seeds of faith, vision, and action, we can expect a harvest in due time. This principle encourages us to be patient and persistent in our spiritual journey. [34:00]
5. The Formula for Manifestation: To bring God's promises to fruition, we must hear, see, write, say, and believe. This process involves spiritual discernment, faith, and action, leading to the manifestation of God's will in our lives. [51:13]
Youtube Chapters:
[00:00] - Welcome
[00:56] - The Creative God
[01:51] - The Void and the Spirit
[02:50] - Incubating Dreams
[05:18] - God Said, God Saw
[06:34] - The Power of the Spoken Word
[08:36] - Created in God's Image
[09:20] - Life to the Dead
[10:24] - Dominion Covenant
[11:33] - Elijah's Spiritual Hearing
[14:37] - The Sound of Abundance
[16:34] - Speaking in Faith
[19:30] - The Reality of Rain
[21:18] - Worship and Expectation
[22:44] - Persistence in Faith
[24:33] - New Beginnings
[25:23] - The Mean Time
[34:00] - Seed Time and Harvest
[35:28] - Intentional Design
[36:52] - Imitating God
[38:11] - Hearing in the Spirit
[42:34] - Seeing the Unseen
[45:45] - Temporary vs. Eternal
[51:13] - Writing and Speaking the Vision
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Genesis 1:1-2, 21-24
2. 1 Kings 18:41-45
3. Genesis 1:26-28
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Observation Questions:
1. In Genesis 1:1-2, what was the state of the earth before God began His creative work? How does this relate to the concept of God's creativity as discussed in the sermon? [01:51]
2. According to 1 Kings 18:41-45, what did Elijah hear in his spirit before it manifested physically? How does this illustrate the importance of spiritual perception? [11:33]
3. In Genesis 1:26-28, what does it mean for humans to be created in God's image and to have dominion over the earth? How was this concept explained in the sermon? [10:24]
4. How does the principle of "God said, and God saw" in Genesis 1:21-24 demonstrate the power of the spoken word? [06:34]
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Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 18:41-45 illustrate the necessity of faith and perseverance in seeing spiritual promises come to fruition? [22:44]
2. What does it mean to have dominion and authority as described in Genesis 1:26-28, and how can this be both a right and a responsibility for believers today? [10:24]
3. How does the principle of seed time and harvest, as mentioned in the sermon, apply to our spiritual growth and the fulfillment of God's promises in our lives? [34:00]
4. The sermon mentioned a "formula for manifestation" involving hearing, seeing, writing, saying, and believing. How can this process be applied to bring God's promises to fruition in one's life? [51:13]
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Application Questions:
1. Reflect on a time when you felt God placed a dream or vision in your heart. How can you begin to speak life into that dream today, following the example of God's creative word? [06:34]
2. Elijah heard the sound of abundance before it manifested. What spiritual perceptions or promises are you currently holding onto, and how can you remain steadfast in faith until they manifest? [11:33]
3. In what areas of your life do you feel called to exercise dominion and authority? How can you approach these areas with both faith and responsibility? [10:24]
4. Consider a small "seed" in your life, whether a dream, vision, or purpose. What steps can you take to nurture this seed through faith and action, trusting in the principle of seed time and harvest? [34:00]
5. The sermon emphasized the importance of writing down visions and making them plain. What is one vision or goal you can write down this week, and how will you take steps to bring it to fruition? [51:13]
6. How can you imitate God in your daily life, especially in speaking and acting in faith? What practical steps can you take to align your actions with God's creative principles? [36:52]
7. Reflect on a current challenge or obstacle. How can you apply the sermon’s teachings on spiritual perception and the power of the spoken word to overcome this challenge? [19:30]
Devotional
Day 1: The Creative Power of Words
Our words hold the power to shape our reality, much like God's words brought creation into existence. In Genesis, the world was formless until God spoke, and life began. This illustrates the profound potential of the spoken word. We are encouraged to speak life and truth into our circumstances, trusting that God's creative power is at work within us. By aligning our words with God's truth, we can influence our environment and bring about positive change. [06:34]
Isaiah 55:10-11 (ESV): "For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it."
Reflection: What specific words can you speak today to bring life and truth into a challenging situation you are facing?
Day 2: Seeing Beyond the Present
Elijah's story teaches us the importance of spiritual perception—seeing and hearing beyond our current circumstances. Elijah heard the sound of abundance in his spirit before it manifested physically, demonstrating the necessity of faith and spiritual insight. This ability to perceive God's promises before they are visible requires us to trust in what we cannot yet see. By cultivating spiritual perception, we can remain steadfast in faith, knowing that what we perceive in the spirit can eventually manifest in the physical realm. [11:33]
2 Kings 6:17 (ESV): "Then Elisha prayed and said, 'O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.' So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha."
Reflection: What is one promise of God that you need to trust in today, even though you cannot yet see it fulfilled?
Day 3: Exercising Dominion and Authority
Being created in God's image grants us dominion over the earth, empowering us to overcome challenges and fulfill our God-given purpose. This dominion is both a right and a responsibility, requiring us to act in faith and speak with authority. By imitating God, we can hear His voice, see His vision, and bring it to fruition through our words and actions. This authority is not for self-serving purposes but to align with God's will and bring His kingdom to earth. [10:24]
Psalm 8:4-6 (ESV): "What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet."
Reflection: In what area of your life do you need to exercise God-given authority to overcome a challenge today?
Day 4: The Seed of Faith
The principle of seed time and harvest illustrates that everything significant begins as a small seed. Whether it's a dream, vision, or purpose, it starts as a seed planted in our spirit. By nurturing it through faith and action, we can expect a harvest in due time. This principle encourages patience and persistence, reminding us that growth takes time and requires consistent nurturing. As we plant seeds of faith, we trust in God's timing for the harvest. [34:00]
Mark 4:26-29 (ESV): "And he said, 'The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how. The earth produces by itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. But when the grain is ripe, at once he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.'"
Reflection: What small seed of faith can you plant today, and how will you nurture it to see it grow?
Day 5: The Process of Manifestation
To bring God's promises to fruition, we must engage in a process that involves hearing, seeing, writing, saying, and believing. This formula for manifestation requires spiritual discernment, faith, and action. By clearly articulating God's vision and promises, we align ourselves with His will and actively participate in bringing it to reality. This process is not passive but involves intentional steps to see God's will manifested in our lives. [51:13]
Habakkuk 2:2-3 (ESV): "And the Lord answered me: 'Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.'"
Reflection: What vision or promise from God do you need to write down and actively pursue today?
Quotes
"Much like you when God has made a deposit in your spirit and you know something is supposed to happen. You know something is going to happen. You know he's put a dream in you. He's put a vision in you. He's put a word in you. You've got something in your spirit and you know that it's got to come forth." [00:04:03] (22 seconds)
"And God blessed them and said, be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas and let the birds multiply on the earth. Now, if you noticed, I jumped from Genesis one and two all the way to Genesis 21 and then 24. Do you want to know what happened in between verse two and verse 21? Here's what happened. God said, and God saw. God said, and God saw. God said, and God saw." [00:06:34] (31 seconds)
"It was his word that created. It was his word that brought forth everything. It was his word that brought forth the creatures, the living things, the beast of the field, the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, over every living thing. It was God's word that spoke those things." [00:07:39] (19 seconds)
"Romans 4, 17 says, the God that we serve, he is the God who gives life. Life to the dead things. And he calls those things which do not exist as if they already did. Example, please. I'm glad you asked. Oh, I just gave it to you. Genesis 1, and the spirit of God brooded, hovered over the face of the waters, over the face of the deep, and the earth was without void, without, it was null. And boy, there was nothing, no structure. And God spoke." [00:09:20] (41 seconds)
"Can I pause right here and tell you that everything that you need to fulfill your purpose and your destiny and your dreams and the plan of God in your life, everything that you need has already been deposited in you. It's already inside of you. It's in your spirit. It's in your spirit, man. But you have to give birth to it. You have to hover over it. You have to brew. You have to put food over it. And then you have to start speaking that which God put inside of you so it will come to pass." [00:11:49] (34 seconds)
"Elijah said to Ahab, there is a sound of abundance of rain. There is a sound of an abundance. There is a sound of abundance of rain. You see, Elijah heard a sound that changed everything. Nobody else heard the sound, but Elijah heard the sound, because he needed to hear the sound. He needed it to rain," [00:18:38] (31 seconds)
"Kings 1841 then Elijah said and I like this because numbers are so important how many know 40 is the number of testing in the Bible Jesus was in the wilderness 40 days Moses was in the wilderness 40 years 40 is the number of testing I don't even have time to preach that but I'm gonna stop and say something anyway so it may take me a few weeks to get this message out that's the reader told me yesterday you got too much this is snow Sunday everybody wants to get home and I said I know how many know that 40 is the number of testing did you know that the life cycle of a house fly is 40 days it is the Bible teaches us that Beelzebub is the the Lord of the flies, demonic spirit." [00:14:37] (58 seconds)
"When you do that, you always have seed in the ground and God always brings a harvest and you cannot out give God. It's a principle. It's a law. When you put one seed in the ground, you don't just get one little piece of fruit. You get a plant that has fruit on it." [00:34:00] (19 seconds)
"Intentional design. Now get the picture here. I told you the foundation, who God is, what he is. He's a creator. Everybody say, he's a creator. And then I told you about Elijah. He followed the example of the creator. And he spoke what was. He prophesied a famine. Then he prophesied it's going to rain abundance of rain. He heard the sound of an abundance of rain. He saw the clouds in his spirit, man. He told his servant, go look, go look, go again, go again, go again, go again. Until he came back and said, I see a little cloud. It's just a little, it's a seed. It's a seed cloud. It's not a lot, but I see it. You got to see it. It was in him. He spoke it. He heard it. He saw it. Are you getting this?" [00:34:59] (42 seconds)
"Now I'm trying to tell you number three. Number three, intentional design. God intended by design for us to use his principles to live. Somebody say live. People don't know how to live. People exist. God wants us to live. He wants you to live in abundance. He wants you to see all of the things that he's created. He wants you to go to the places that he's created. He wants you to walk in the thing. He wants you to live in the abundance that God has created and see the earth. He wants you to walk in the thing. And we stay right here. I can only see this. I can only, I'm just going to live right here in my little cubicle." [00:35:28] (39 seconds)
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