Walk With the Word
We’ve established that all the details of eternity are wrapped up in the Word. But so much seems to be hidden. Proverbs 20:5 says a man of understanding draws it out. How? This is where we again say, “Thank God for the Holy Ghost!”

In my estimation there are three general ways we work with God’s Word to bring His will to pass in the earth. Jesus explained in John 4:24 to please the Father we must do everything in truth, which is the Word ( John 17:17), along with the Spirit. So the Holy Spirit is vital in all these ways.

First comes speaking the Word as a matter of spiritual duty and faithfulness. We simply ask the Holy Spirit to reveal His will to us through His Word, then agree with Him by proclaiming it. For example, Jeremiah 29:11 says, “I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome” (AMP).

So, I not only agree with that when I read it, but make way for it to happen in my life by saying, out loud and repeatedly, “God has plans for me which will produce peace and hope. And according to Job 42:2, not one of His plans for me will be restrained! Every part of His plan for me will come to pass, in Jesus’ Name!” This is the “girding of our loins” with the Word of God that Ephesians 6:14 speaks of.

Second comes cooperating with the Holy Spirit in prayer. Here, spirit and truth come together on a higher order. We first present God’s Word back to Him in faith. “Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank You for the great plans You have for my life. You have a plan for each day, even each moment, as well as a plan for me through eternity. I am asking to know Your plan. Give me wisdom according to James 1:5. Show me Your paths and teach me Your ways. I believe I hear the voice of the Good Shepherd and I follow Him” (John 10:3-4).

Then as you meditate on this verse, watch within your own spirit for the leading of the Holy Spirit. It is while you are praying, whether in tongues or just waiting and worshiping, that He has the most open opportunity to bring to light other scriptures with instructions as to what to say, do or both. This is when the truth becomes the sword of the Spirit of Ephesians 6:17.

The third way we cooperate with God to bring destiny to pass is to draw the truth of His Word into our everyday speech and decision making. We base our actions on “What does the Word say?” and then make sure our conversational talk always agrees. We can’t confess, “He has a plan,” pray, “Thank You for the plan,” then worry while saying, “I don’t know what I am going to do. Nothing seems to work out like I want it to.” Our conversation within ourselves as well as with others should agree with the Word. “Even if it doesn’t look like it now, this is going to turn out to be exactly right.” Then, according to Romans 8:26-28, everything in heaven’s power goes to work in our behalf because we have loved what God loves and called things to get in line with His purpose!

Because the Word of God is our sole foundation, read and meditate it constantly. Talk to God on the basis of what He has already said to you in the Scriptures. It is our place to call forth those things that be not as though they were so we can fully accomplish all He has for us to do. It is our privilege to work with Him by speaking His Word so all He has in His heart will come to pass. And it is our pleasure to take our seat with Him and enjoy all that Jesus’ redemptive work has provided.