Speaking from the Heart (Part 5) - Exalt the Word - 1.4.26

Joshua Boyd

Series Focus:
Continuing the series on speaking from the heart—understanding that words are not cheap; they carry power whether spoken intentionally or not. God accomplishes His will through His Word, and our words matter most when they align with His.

A New Year, A Wise Perspective

• God’s mercies are new every morning, but new years give us moments to reflect and refocus.
• Psalm 90:12 — “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
• Wisdom grows when we recognize life’s brevity and steward our time intentionally.
• We don’t redeem time by regret, but by aligning with God’s plan moving forward (Ephesians).

Words Direct the Course of Life

• Whatever fills the heart eventually comes out of the mouth.
• James: the tongue is the rudder of the ship and the bridle of the horse—small, but direction-setting.
• Real change doesn’t start with actions alone, but with identity and words.
  • Don’t start with “what I’ll do,” start with “who God says I am.”
  • Actions follow words that shape belief.

God’s Word Produces Results

• Isaiah 55:11 — God’s Word always accomplishes its purpose.
• Throughout Scripture, God spoke seeds before fruit appeared.
• Jesus is the Word made flesh—God’s spoken will becoming tangible reality.
• God’s Word releases the Spirit’s power; speaking God’s Word invites the Spirit to move mightily.

The Power of the Trinity at Work

• God operates through:
  • The Father — His will
  • The Spirit — His power
  • The Word (Jesus) — His action
• The Spirit is like fuel; the Word is the spark.
• Psalm 138:2 — God has exalted His Word and His Name above all things.
• The more we exalt God’s Word in our lives, the more power we will see.

Faith Requires the Right Words

• Israel missed the Promised Land because their words were rooted in fear.
• Joshua and Caleb entered because their words were rooted in faith.
• Faith must be spoken to be effective—belief alone is not enough.
• Healing, provision, and victory are received when God’s will, Spirit, and Word work together.

A Word for Our Church in 2026

Simple phrases to speak consistently this year:

1. Multiplication
   • Genesis 1:28; Acts 6:7
   • God’s blessing includes growth and increase.
2. Fruit That Abounds & Remains
   • Philippians 4:17; John 15:16
   • Not just numbers, but lasting discipleship.
3. Serving Families
   • Romans 12:11
   • A church where families serve, not just attend.
4. A Place of Our Own
   • Exodus 15:17
   • A God-prepared place—not a burden, but a blessing.

Final Encouragement

• These phrases are not mantras, but God-given words to be spoken in faith.
• When God’s will, Spirit, and Word come together—and we speak in faith—the Word becomes flesh.
• This principle applies personally, in families, workplaces, and the church.
• Ask God for your word. Speak it. Believe it. Watch it produce fruit.