Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

In etymology a branch of linguistics that examines the origins of language, historians still debate when humanity first formed a common language. While the world remains uncertain, Scripture is not. The Bible reveals that there has never been a world without words. Before the foundations of the Earth, the Lord Jesus created everything through the power of His words. The significance of spoken words is so central to creation that Christ Himself is called the Word.

As His children, we’ve been given that same creative power. The Bible shows that when we place value on the words we speak, we evoke change in the spiritual realm. This is the Year of Strange Oil. Speak life into every area of your existence, for there’s power in your tongue!

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, guide my tongue to speak life at all times. Help me to use my words wisely, aligning my speech with Your truth to create godly outcomes.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION
The same power-packed words God used to form the very foundations of the Earth have been entrusted to me. When I decree and declare, I silence the enemy’s advances and open new pathways for success.

FURTHER STUDY
Proverbs 15:4

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 97

Judges 4-5; John 5:25-47

1 Corinthians 14:10 (KJV)
There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.

In medical practice, sound often determines life. A newborn’s first interaction with the world is a sound, it’s a cry. Doctors may even gently stimulate a silent baby just to hear that vital cry, a clear sign of life and healthy function. Hearing is also one of the last senses to fade at the end of life, underscoring its importance from birth to death. This natural truth mirrors a deep spiritual reality: sound carries significance in the realm of the Spirit.

Your Christianity is based on the sound you release through your confession. Many of the challenges people face can be traced to the sounds they allow into their lives, music, conversations, entertainment, and environments all carry spiritual implications. Scripture is clear: every sound has meaning. Ensure the sound of God’s Word is louder than every distraction around you.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, tune my ears to hear Your voice above every other sound. Help me guard what I listen to, and let the sound of Your Word shape my thoughts, choices, and faith.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION
I refuse to listen to every voice. My ears are tuned to the right sounds, and the Word of God reigns supreme in my life.

FURTHER STUDY
Proverbs 4:20–21

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 92

Joshua 16-18; John 3:22-36

2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Many quote today’s scripture while focusing on only one aspect of its meaning. It not only highlights the importance of being a competent student of the Word but also reveals the method required to study it. Just as division in mathematics splits numbers into equal parts, the instruction to “rightly divide the word of truth” shows the need to dedicate equal time and effort to every area of scripture.

Whether financial, marital, social, or otherwise, all scripture is for the benefit of the Church. Learn to divide your time evenly across everything the Word offers. When you grasp this, you arm yourself against the enemy regardless of the tool he attempts to use against you. In this Year of Strange Oil, let a balanced diet of the Word produce a balanced and victorious life.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, help me to study Your Word diligently and with balance. Give me understanding across all scripture so I may live equipped, approved, and victorious in every area of my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION
I am a great student of the Word. As I divide my attention equally across all scripture, I arm myself with every advantage over the works of the enemy.

FURTHER STUDY
Acts 17:11

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 91

Joshua 13-15; John 3:1-21

Hosea 4:6 (KJV)

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.

In a court of law, ignorance is never a valid excuse. Sadly, many Christians are ignorant of the truths of scripture. Consequently, they live ordinary lives plagued by pain, poverty, lack, and struggle. Not because it’s God’s will, but because they’re unaware of what belongs to them.

The Bible is clear: God’s people are destroyed for lack of knowledge, not because the enemy is too powerful, but because they’re unequipped to resist him. The Word of God is your arsenal. By reading and meditating on it, you gain the spiritual weaponry to defeat every attack of the devil. Refuse to live beneath your inheritance. Walk in the power and promises of God’s Word!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am a studious Christian! Through reading the Word of God, I am equipping myself for battle. When I read the Word, the enemy doesn’t stand a chance! Glory be to God. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Isaiah 5:13

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 90

Joshua 10-12; John 2

Luke 10:19 (KJV)

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

There’s a pandemic of Christians who fail to realise the power they possess to change their circumstances. Many respond passively to life, allowing circumstances to dictate their outcomes, instead of enforcing change. Statements such as “What will be, will be” or “If it’s mine, it will come to me” are lies from the enemy designed to block your inheritance.

As one who is born of God, you’ve been given authority and power to overthrow every plan and evil imagination of the enemy. You can call into existence all that Christ has given you. This means you can declare your prosperity, divine health, and command every kind of blessing to come rushing into your life. Take hold of God’s Word today, walk in its reality, and witness your life change forever.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I can never be blindsided! No circumstance is beyond my ability to change. I am not a reactive Christian; I cause things to react! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Philippians 4:13

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 89

Joshua 7-9; John 1:29-51

Romans 12:2 (NIV)

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

There is a realm beyond the natural, a realm of glory where God’s Word is the supreme foundation. In this higher reality, the only laws that operate come from the Word of God. Through Christ, you now belong to that realm, and God has given you His Word to train you for life above worldly circumstances. So, never say, “I’m under the circumstances”, that can never be your reality. In Christ, you live above every evil circumstance.

To fully walk in this higher state of being, your mind must daily submit to God’s Word. By subjecting your flesh to God's divine truth, you break free from the world’s patterns of sickness, lack, depression and misfortune, and step into your new reality of abundance and flourishing.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I live above the circumstances! I live a life far removed from the trouble the world faces. I was born into a realm of God’s glory! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Ephesians 2:6

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 87

Joshua 1-3; Mark 16

2 Timothy 4:2 (KJV)

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.

In these last days, ministers worldwide emphasise the vital importance of winning souls by bringing people out of darkness into the light of God's dear Son, Jesus Christ. However, many Christians only share the Gospel when it feels convenient, rather than when the Holy Spirit prompts them to do so. Today's verse reminds us it's our duty to be ready to share our faith, in and out of season.

God doesn’t operate according to our preferred schedule. When the Holy Spirit prompts you to speak, don’t wait until the time feels right, act! Jesus, our perfect example, boldly spoke the Word, regardless of those who wished Him harm. Refuse to compromise what Scripture makes clear. Don’t ignore the Spirit’s prompting to reach someone with the gospel. Choose conviction over convenience.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I’m always prepared to spread the message of Jesus Christ to anybody, anywhere, at any time! Fear of rejection will never block my conviction to help others. Like Jesus, I choose conviction over convenience! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

1 Peter 3:15

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 86

Deuteronomy 32-34; Mark 15:25-47

Job 22:28 (KJV)

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

Many Christians have misrepresented the true meaning and importance of what Scripture teaches about the power of speech. Confessions are not just about staying positive or avoiding negativity, it’s about aligning your words with the truth of God’s Word. Today’s verse reminds us that when we decree in agreement with God's Word, we activate His will in the natural realm.

Confession isn’t about mindless repetition like a parrot. It’s powerful only when your words reflect what God says about you. So, what does He say? He says He came that you might prosper and be in good health. That you have authority over principalities and powers. That you are not of this world. Declare it boldly! It's not just true spiritually; it's real for you in the physical world as well.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

The words I speak are fully aligned with God’s Word. As I confess what Scripture says about my life, I cause those truths to manifest in the physical, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

2 Corinthians 4:13

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 85

Deuteronomy 30-31; Mark 15:1-24