Today's podcast unpacks 3 principles that can be activated in times of transition and change, and even in chaos and confusion, much like the times and seasons we are living in today.
Here’s a recap -
· Remember the prophetic words that have been spoken over you!
· Remember the Word of God!
· Remember who is fighting with you!
Let’s also remember and think about the phrase “be strong and courageous.” These words were spoken by Moses 3 times, by Joshua 3 times and once again by the people. That means this prophetic word was repeated a total of 7 times. In scripture, whenever words are repeated, it’s an indication that something is being emphasized, probably because of its importance. That certainly seems to be the case with this phrase.
“Be strong and courageous” are also important words for us today.
Let’s take a quick look at a couple of New Testament passages that emphasize these words.
‘Be strong’ is found in Ephesians 6:10-20. This is Paul’s discourse about putting on the whole armor of God and spiritual warfare. Here’s the end of verse 10 as it’s written in The Passion Translation -
Be supernaturally infused with strength through your life-union with the Lord Jesus. Stand victorious with the force of His explosive power flowing in and through you.
And what about the word ‘courage?
I’m reminded of the time the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water in the midst of a storm. It’s recorded in both Matthew 14 and Mark 6. Here are verses 50 & 51 of Mark 6 in The Passion Translation -
[They] screamed out in terror. But he said to them at once,
“Don’t yield to fear. Have courage. It’s really me—I Am!”
Then he came closer and climbed into the boat with them, and immediately the stormy wind became still. They were completely and utterly overwhelmed with astonishment . . . .
These are just 2 examples of the use of the words ‘strong’ and ‘courageous’ in the New Testament, but there are many others.
Whenever you’re in a challenging situation, it can be helpful to remember to ‘be strong and courageous’. The words Moses and Joshua spoke to the people centuries ago are just as relevant now as they were then.
Along with remembering these words, it is important to speak them, pray them, decree and declare them. This is a ‘peh season’. That means “speak up.” Psalm 81:10 says it well. Here it is in The Passion Translation -
I am your only God, the living God.
Wasn’t I the one who broke the strongholds over you
and raised you up out of bondage?
Open your mouth with a mighty decree;
I will fulfill it now, you’ll see!
The words that you speak, so shall it be!
I believe Psalm 81:10 is a now word and it will also be an important word for next year – the Hebrew Year 5781 that is as known as 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.
‘Be strong and courageous’
Speak those words over yourself. Pray into them. Repeat, decree and declare them. Believe for victory in every battle! As you do, you will be changed. You will be empowered for every battle. You will be equipped to enter in and possess your promised land!
I decree and declare over you today that you are activated to:
- Remember all the prophetic words that have been spoken over you in the past!
- Remember the Word of God and find the now word of the Lord for you in your current situation!
- Remember who is fighting with you! You are not alone! He will never leave you nor forsake you!
I decree and declare that you and all your loved ones are fully equipped, enabled and empowered to be strong and courageous!
