Power of Spoken Word
090520w Power of Spoken Word
Joshua 1:7,8
Tim Franklin
Introduction:
- Lets look at words and what they are.
- Words begin with an image in the mind.
- We create sounds to represent the image we see in our heads.
- As the hearer recognizes the sound he too then sees the image.
- From James we see that the little bit in horses mouth or little rudder on a ship controls where the horse or ship goes.
- Whatever is in control of your words will steer you life.
- Direction is determined by the bit the rudder and the tongue.
- Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
- John 6:63 “My words are Spirit and they are life.”
- Thoughts must be moved to words in order to have impact.
- Faith is released when spoken not thought.
- Josh 1:6-8 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. NKJV
- The Priority of the Word
- Don’t let it depart from your mouth.
i. God is saying, “The law (word) you have in writing must govern every utterance you have.”
- Meditate on it day and night.
i. Meditate OT:1897
1. The basic meaning of h¹gâ and its cognates is a low sound, characteristic of the moaning of a dove (Isa 38:14; 59:11) or the growling of a lion over its prey (Isa 31:4). (from Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. Copyright (c) 1980 by The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. All rights reserved. Used by permission.)
2. In Ps 19:14 "the meditation of my heart" is paralleled to "the words of my mouth," as the psalmist compares his own speech with what God communicates in nature and in Scripture. (from Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. Copyright (c) 1980 by The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. All rights reserved. Used by permission.)
3. Meditation is an action we must be given to.
a. You cannot do it sporadically. You cannot just visit it and have great results. God is saying consume this word.
b. Why shouldn’t we if know His word is Spirit and life? I.e. cow chewing its cud.
ii. Ps 1:2-3 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. NKJV
- The Word’s Priority is You
- At this point doing the word is simply a part of your life. Ie. The marine who take apart his weapon and puts it back together. He can do it in the rain, in a dust storm, in the dark, or with a eye bandages on. It is a part of him.
i. He first learned by hearing words and formulating an image.
ii. He repeats the exercise so many times that now he no longer has to think about what he is doing – it comes naturally. Ie. Me learning to drive a tractor. I watched dad. Then he watched me and at first I was so scared. End is coming, slow down, raise the plow, swing wide, brake right, straighten out, sink the plow throw the throttle! After a day of it, it was natual.
iii. When the word has consumed you, the word become natural.
- Observe to do.
i. Defined – means to watch. To keep guard. OT:8104 shamar (shaw-mar'); a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.:
ii. You can’t guard something half-heartedly or you will loose it.
- “According to all” written in the word.
i. Defined – hbr. The root meaning is "to be complete, whole." Whole perfect beautiful,
ii. It means, “not missing one little detail!” You can’t miss any details if you are going for completion or perfect.
- This all has to with abiding
i. Jn 15:1-ff abide NT:3306 Gr. meno (men'-o); a primary verb;
1. To stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
2. Equivalent to not to depart, not to leave, to continue to be present:
ii. It is in abiding that our soul prospers most. 3 John 2-4 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. NKJV
- Nothing can Stand in the Way of the Word.
- There are many gracious provisions for a life in covenant fellowship with the Lord.
- “For then” –
i. Then, at that time.
ii. In that case, that (being so).
iii. It is only logical that this should follow.
- You will make…
i. It is amazing how much of the Kingdom is up to us. Maxwell, John “The Kingdom is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration. You can have all of the most powerful fuel in the world but you still need a spark.”
ii. your way prosperous.
iii. Of good success
- Prosperous – The root means to accomplish satisfactorily what is intended. Real prosperity results from the work of God in the life of one who seeks God with all his heart (2 Chron 31:21; cf. Josh 1:8; Ps 1:3). As 2 Chron 26:5 says, "As long as [Uzziah] sought Yahweh, God made him prosper." (from Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. Copyright (c) 1980 by The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. All rights reserved. Used by permission.)
- Successful – to think wisely with understanding.
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