Your words are containers of power. With the tongue we bless God and curse men. “Blessing and cursing proceed from the same mouth. My brothers, these things should not be so.” (James 3:9-10) What does that really mean? It is understandable that we should not curse our fellow men. However, any time you jokingly utter a negative word, such as “You’re crazy,” it can inadvertently offend the recipient and turn into a curse word.

Jesus Christ is the Word and He dwelt among us (John 1:1 – 5) He created everything by His Word and then took on the flesh and nature of man, in essence making His Words audible to mankind. There was no idle word spoken by Him. Every Word that came out of His mouth was specifically sent to do something. He spoke of healing, deliverance, teaching about the Kingdom of God, and compassion. His Words are containers of Power.

To those who honor the Word of God, words come to life! To those who sought to kill him, Jesus said:

“My word has no place in you. I speak what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have seen with your father.” (In another place he expands: your father the devil) (John 8: 37 – 38)

Those are sobering words! It makes you realize that unless you are completely and constantly involved in God’s Word, the words you speak are not the words you hear Him speak to you.

It’s okay, although you are not of the world, you are in it and you are influenced by it. The most important fact is that when Jesus spoke for the universe to exist, it did. When he spoke of healing, he was done. Everything he said came true!

“This is how my word that goes out of my mouth will be: it will not return to me empty, but it will do what I want, and it will prosper in that for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 56:11)

Likewise, whatever you and I say will happen! In other words, your words are spiritual containers of power. No matter what you say, there is a degree of power in it. The degree depends on the faith you put behind the words. If you speak healing, relaxing, comforting and loving words, they will achieve what you are believing for.

Conversely, when you speak negative words of disbelief, condemnation, discouragement, and fear, and you believe it, it will come to pass!

So, be careful when you feel like telling someone what’s on your mind. Also, speak good things and health about yourself. Don’t think you’re going to get the flu just because it’s the season or because everyone around you has it! Speak healing Bible verses about yourself and your loved ones, apply a good dose of faith to him, thank the Lord for his Word that says:

“Beloved, I wish above all things that you prosper and that you have health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 2)

Keep in mind that good thoughts produce good words which, in turn, produce good fruit:

“The good man, from the good treasure of his heart, brings out the good; and the bad man, from the evil treasure of his heart, brings out the bad; for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45) and:

“Every idle word that men speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:36 – 37)

Be encouraged! You really can make miracles happen by speaking the Word of God with faith over every situation in your life! Anytime you catch yourself going off on tangents and speaking negative words, that’s okay. Tell the Lord you are sorry and keep practicing speaking Life over yourself and others. God is good and he is ready to forgive!

“Now therefore there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walks not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” (Romans 8:1)

It is food to start the day praying:

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasant before you, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.” (Ps. 19:14)