Daily Digest: Capstone Capsule

“By the WORD of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth” – Psalm 33:6

There is a Creative dimension to the POWER of GOD’S WORD for IMPACT: “By the WORD of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth” (Psa.33:6). Words were the vital instruments by which God created all things. Hebrews 11:3 also affirms: “By faith we understand that the WORLDS were framed by the WORD of GOD, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible” (Heb.11:3). The Worlds were created, framed, and fashioned by the WORD of GOD. God’s Word is ever-powerful, filled with Faith, and full of Power, creative energy, and Life.

God’s creative power was demonstrated through His proclamations in Genesis and throughout scripture, where His Words were portrayed as having a tangible impact on creation: Genesis 1:3-6 describe God “saying” things into existence, highlighting the creative Power of His Words. Nine times the words, “And God said” appear in Genesis chapter one. Each time God spoke, something was created, formed, or made. The worlds came into being, were beautifully coordinated, and now exist by His Command. God didn’t only create all things by His Word, He is “upholding all things by the WORD of His POWER” (Heb.1:3).

The creative dimension of the Power of God’s Word refers to His ability to bring things into existence with His spoken Word. In creating the Universe, God used His Word like a carpenter uses his hammer. God builds with His Word. When He speaks, His Words carry out His every bidding: “So shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent” (Isa.55:11). Psalm 33: 9 says, “For He spoke and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.” Throughout His Life and Ministry, Jesus Christ only spoke the creative, life-giving words of His Father: “And they were astonished at His teaching, for His Word was with authority” (Lk.4:32).

God made us in His Image and Likeness so we could act like Him. Connected with the Power of the Holy Spirit, our human words have the potential to be creative and impactful, shaping lives and changing circumstances: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Pro.18:21). Through prayers and prophetic declarations and proclamations, we as believers can partner with the Lord by speaking His Word in faith and seeing His promises manifested. God’s Word in our hearts and on our lips when spoken in faith is just as creative and powerful as God’s Word on His lips!