THERE IS A NEED TO BE STEADFASTLY STEADFAST 

THERE IS A NEED TO BE STEADFASTLY STEADFAST: TO KEEP ON KEEPING ON BY SPEAKING FORTH – THE WORD OF FAITH! 

“. . . 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. 8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: BUT SPEAK THE WORD ONLY, and my servant shall be HEALED. 9 For I am a man UNDER AUTHORITY, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it . . . 13 And Jesus SAID unto the centurion, GO THY WAY; and as thou hast BELIEVED, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was HEALED in the selfsame hour” Matthew 8:5-13. 

The WORD Is the person of Jesus [1 John 5:7]; and the WORD, being the person of Jesus, is ever present as He has ever been; and the WORD is the life and light of men, and gives the same to all that believe and have faith in His ability to make a difference in them. And the WORD is tangible as He was able to be human, to experience humanity, to resolve humanity’s matters in life and godliness [John 1:1-5, 12, 14]. And this is to ensure and assure that whatever Jesus would have done physically in humanity, in you and I, on all matters pertaining to life and godliness, is what the WORD, is to us today and always, as in Matthew 8:5-13. And by that, God has given us His divine power and divine nature to enable us to have access to all things pertaining to life and godliness, through the KNOWLEDGE [ACKNOWLEDGEMENT] of the WORD of life and faith that is now available to us in the grace. 

“Grace and peace be MULTIPLIED unto you THROUGH THE KNOWLEDGE of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 according as his DIVINE POWER hath GIVEN unto us ALL THINGS that PERTAIN unto LIFE and GODLINESS, THROUGH THE KNOWLEDGE of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 whereby are GIVEN unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be PARTAKERS of the DIVINE NATURE, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust” 2 Peter 1:2-4. 

That’s why, it’s now your time to keep keeping on – on The WORD OF FAITH in Christ Jesus – to personify the reality of the creative and empowering WORD over your life and circumstances in the grace. To keep, KEEPIMG ON, BY SPEAKING FORTH THE WORD OF FAITH unto those circumstances and long-standing obstacles in your path of progress; I mean, SPEAKING FORTH THE WORD OF FAITH toward the “THAT” which has become a plague, mountain, valley, crooked and rough places to you in the becoming of who you ARE by God in Christ Jesus’ stead. For by keeping onto The WORD OF FAITH, I can say to you in Christ Jesus, that assuredly, assuredly, you will PREVAIL by the WORD OVER ALL, as it is written: 

“. . . 8 But what saith it? THE WORD is nigh thee, even in THY MOUTH, and in THY HEART: that is, THE WORD OF FAITH, which we preach; 9 that if thou shalt CONFESS with thy MOUTH the Lord Jesus, and shalt BELIEVE in thine HEART that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be SAVED. 10 For with the HEART man BELIEVETH unto RIGHTEOUSNESS; and with the MOUTH CONFESSION is MADE unto SALVATION.” Romans 10:8-10 [KJV] 

“So MIGHTILY GREW THE WORD of God and PREVAILED” Acts 19:20. 

“But THE WORD of God GREW and MULTIPLIED” Acts 12:24. 

No matter how odd it may look, just keep on KEEPING ON – saying, announcing, proclaiming, declaring and SPEAKING FORTH THE WORD OF FAITH to the “THAT” situation. No matter how long it takes, you will certainly prevail, overcome, triumph and be victorious – for THE WORD OF FAITH is creative, transformative and thus works indeed in Christ Jesus’ stead. And THE WORD OF FAITH is THE VICTORY TO OVERCOME the world and its mode of operandi. 

“. . . 22 And Jesus answering SAITH unto them, HAVE FAITH IN GOD. 23 For verily I SAY unto you, That whosoever shall SAY unto THIS MOUNTAIN, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not DOUBT in his HEART, but shall BELIEVE that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he SAITH. 24 Therefore I SAY unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, BELIEVE that ye RECEIVE them, and ye shall have them” Mark 11:12-14, 20-24. 

“For whatsoever is BORN of God OVERCOMETH the world: and this is the VICTORY that OVERCOMETH the WORLD, EVEN OUR FAITH. 5 Who is he that OVERCOMETH the world, but he that BELIEVETH that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5. 

The reason to keep KEEPING ON, SPEAKING FORTH THE WORD OF FAITH, is simply this – whatsoever is accomplished by THE WORD shall ever be, to the glory of God and for your BLESSEDNESS, as it is written: 

“I know that, WHATSOEVER God DOETH, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God DOETH it, that men should fear before him” Ecclesiastes 3:14. 

There is therefore a MIRACLE and TESTIMONY in your MOUTH and for you, in that, the “THAT” circumstances and situations cannot stop you – except you give the permission to do contrary to THE WORD OF FAITH within you. I urge you to just keep on KEEPING ON, SPEAKING FORTH THE WORD OF FAITH – and that change you earnestly desired and craved to come, will come surely and assuredly in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen! 

THERE IS THE NEED TO BE STEADFASTLY STEADFAST – TO KEEP KEEPING ON – BY SPEAKING FORTH – THE WORD OF FAITH WHICH IS IN YOU . . . TO BELIEVE WITH THE HEART AND TO SAY [DECLARE, PRONOUNCE, PROCLAIM] WITH THE MOUTH.  

Have a Blessed day in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And ALL BARE him WITNESS, and WONDERED at the GRACIOUS WORDS which PROCEEDED out of His MOUTH. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?” Luke 4:22. 

“And they OVERCAME him by THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB, and by THE WORD OF THEIR TESTIMONY; and they loved not their lives unto the death” Revelation 12:11. 

“A man’s belly shall be SATISFIED with the FRUIT OF HIS MOUTH, and with the INCREASE OF HIS LIPS SHALL HE BE FILLED. 21 Death and life are in the POWER OF THE TONGUE: and they that love it shall EAT THE FRUIT thereof” Proverbs 18:20-21. 

“Let us HOLD FAST THE PROFESSION OF OUR FAITH WITHOUT WAVERING; for he is faithful that promised. . . 35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward . . .” Hebrews 10:23, 35-39. 

“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, LET US HOLD FAST OUR PROFESSION. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come BOLDLY unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” Hebrews 4:14-16. 

“And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: 13 and seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. 14 And Jesus answered and SAID unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples HEARD it . . . 20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter calling to remembrance SAITH unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. 22 And Jesus answering SAITH unto them, HAVE FAITH IN GOD. 23 For verily I SAY unto you, That whosoever shall SAY unto THIS mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not DOUBT in his HEART, but shall BELIEVE that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he SAITH. 24 Therefore I SAY unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, BELIEVE that ye RECEIVE them, and ye shall have them” Mark 11:12-14, 20-24. 

“But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) 7 or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 8 But what saith it? THE WORD is nigh thee, even in THY MOUTH, and in THY HEART: that is, THE WORD OF FAITH, which we preach; 9 that if thou shalt CONFESS with thy MOUTH the Lord Jesus, and shalt BELIEVE in thine HEART that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be SAVED. 10 For with the HEART man BELIEVETH unto RIGHTEOUSNESS; and with the MOUTH CONFESSION is MADE unto SALVATION. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no DIFFERENCE between THE JEW AND THE GREEK: for the SAME Lord over all is RICH UNTO ALL that CALL upon him. 13 For WHOSOEVER shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be SAVED” Romans 10:6-13. 

“Be SOBER, be VIGILANT; because your ADVERSARY the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 WHOM RESIST STEDFAST IN THE FAITH, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” 1 Peter 5:8-11. 

Further Scriptural Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5. 

SUMMARY: 

The entire message is a charge to live and overcome by THE WORD OF FAITH spoken from the heart and mouth. You are not called to survive, but to THRIVE, PREVAIL, and OVERCOME by the creative, living WORD that is Jesus Himself.  

KEY POINTS  

1. THE FOUNDATION: THE WORD IS JESUS, AND HE IS TANGIBLE 

• THE WORD is the person of Jesus [1 John 5:7]. He is ever present, ever been. 

• The WORD is the life and light of men [John 1:1-5, 12, 14]. He became human to resolve humanity’s matters in life and godliness. 

• Whatever Jesus would have done physically for you, the WORD does for you today and always — just like with the centurion: “BUT SPEAK THE WORD ONLY, and my servant shall be HEALED” [Matthew 8:5-13]. 

• Through the WORD, God has given us His DIVINE POWER and DIVINE NATURE to access ALL THINGS that pertain to life and godliness [2 Peter 1:2-4]. 

2. THE PRINCIPLE: BELIEVE IN THE HEART, SPEAK WITH THE MOUTH 

• THE WORD OF FAITH is nigh thee, in THY MOUTH and in THY HEART [Romans 10:8-10]. 

• Victory comes by believing with the heart unto righteousness and confessing with the mouth unto salvation and results. 

• This is the same principle Jesus taught: “whosoever shall SAY unto THIS MOUNTAIN… and shall not DOUBT in his HEART… he shall have whatsoever he SAITH” [Mark 11:23-24]. 

• The WORD grows and prevails mightily [Acts 19:20]. It grows and multiplies [Acts 12:24] when you speak it. 

3. THE CHARGE: BE STEADFASTLY STEADFAST 

• THERE IS A NEED TO BE STEADFASTLY STEADFAST: TO KEEP ON KEEPING ON BY SPEAKING FORTH THE WORD OF FAITH! 

• No matter how odd the “THAT” situation looks — plague, mountain, valley, crooked places — don’t stop speaking. 

• The WORD OF FAITH is creative and transformative. It works indeed in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

• THE WORD OF FAITH IS THE VICTORY TO OVERCOME the world and its mode of operandi [1 John 5:4-5]. 

• The reason? Whatsoever is accomplished by THE WORD shall ever be, to the glory of God and for your BLESSEDNESS [Ecclesiastes 3:14]. 

4. THE WARNING & PROMISE: MIRACLE AND TESTIMONY IS IN YOUR MOUTH 

• There is a MIRACLE and TESTIMONY in your MOUTH. The “THAT” circumstances cannot stop you except you give them permission by contradicting THE WORD OF FAITH within you. 

• Death and life are in the POWER OF THE TONGUE [Proverbs 18:20-21]. We overcome “by THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB, and by THE WORD OF THEIR TESTIMONY” [Revelation 12:11]. 

• Therefore: HOLD FAST THE PROFESSION OF YOUR FAITH WITHOUT WAVERING [Hebrews 10:23]. RESIST STEDFAST IN THE FAITH [1 Peter 5:8-9]. 

• Keep declaring, pronouncing, proclaiming until the change you desire comes surely and assuredly. 

5. THE BENEDICTION 

• Prayer for grace and peace to be MULTIPLIED through the knowledge of God [2 Peter 1:2]. 

• Charge to come BOLDLY to the throne of grace [Hebrews 4:14-16] and to witness the gracious WORDS that proceed from Christ [Luke 4:22]. 

• Final blessing: Have a BLESSED day in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen.  

IN ONE SENTENCE: 

Because Jesus the living WORD has given you divine power and victory, you must be steadfast — keep believing in your heart and speaking forth the WORD OF FAITH until every “THAT” mountain bows, because what the WORD accomplishes stands forever to God’s glory and your blessedness. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI