THE GOD WHO SPEAKS AND THINGS TURN AROUND
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Genesis 1:1-3, Ezekiel 37:1-10
Key Verse:
“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” — Genesis 1:3
Supporting Texts: Psalm 33:8-9; Isaiah 55:10-11; Mark 4:39; John 11:43-44; Hebrews 4:12
INTRODUCTION
Throughout Scripture, we encounter a powerful truth: when God speaks, circumstances change. His word is not mere sound; it carries creative authority, divine power, and irreversible impact. Darkness does not argue with light when God commands it to appear.
Many situations in life seem immovable; long-standing struggles, persistent challenges, and closed doors. Yet the Bible consistently shows that no condition can resist the voice of the Almighty. One word from God can shift what years of effort could not change.
The God who speaks is not limited by natural laws, human opinions, or visible realities. When He releases His word, chaos becomes order, death becomes life, and despair becomes hope. He is the God who speaks and things turn around.
1. GOD’S WORD CREATES NEW BEGINNINGS
When God speaks, He establishes realities that did not previously exist.
a) Light Out of Darkness (Genesis 1:3)
In the midst of chaos and void, God spoke light into existence, proving that His word introduces clarity and order.
b) Creative Authority (Psalm 33:8-9)
He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast, demonstrating the unstoppable force of His decree.
c) The Word Brings Life (John 6:63)
The words that God speaks are spirit and life, carrying vitality where there was emptiness.
d) Power in Divine Declaration (Hebrews 11:3)
The worlds were framed by the word of God, revealing that creation itself responds to His voice.
Biblical Example:
At creation, God transformed formlessness into a structured universe simply by speaking (Genesis 1:3-10), illustrating the authority of His word to initiate new beginnings.
2. GOD’S WORD REVERSES IMPOSSIBLE SITUATIONS
No circumstance is beyond the reach of His command.
a) Dry Bones Live Again (Ezekiel 37:4-10)
As the prophet spoke according to God’s instruction, lifeless bones assembled and received breath, proving that divine words restore what is lost.
b) Peace in the Storm (Mark 4:39)
Jesus rebuked the wind and commanded the sea to be still, and the storm immediately obeyed.
c) Resurrection Power (John 11:43-44)
With a loud cry, Jesus called Lazarus forth, and death surrendered to His authority.
d) The Word Accomplishes Its Purpose (Isaiah 55:10-11)
God’s word never returns void but fulfills the purpose for which it was sent.
Biblical Example:
When Jesus commanded the storm to cease (Mark 4:39), the raging sea became calm, showing that even nature responds instantly to divine speech.
3. GOD’S WORD BRINGS DIVINE REVERSALS
His voice can overturn verdicts and rewrite outcomes.
a) From Barrenness to Fruitfulness (Genesis 21:1-2)
God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah manifested at the appointed time, reversing years of barrenness.
b) From Captivity to Freedom (Psalm 126:1)
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, it felt like a dream fulfilled.
c) From Defeat to Victory (1 Samuel 17:45-50)
David declared the word of the Lord before Goliath fell, showing the power of faith-filled declaration aligned with God.
d) From Fear to Assurance (Joshua 1:9)
God’s command to be strong and courageous infused confidence in the face of uncertainty.
Biblical Example:
The proclamation of deliverance over Israel at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:13-14) preceded the miraculous parting of the waters, demonstrating that God’s word announces the turnaround before it manifests.
4. YOU MUST HEAR AND BELIEVE HIS WORD
Turnaround begins when faith responds to what God has spoken.
a) Faith Comes by Hearing (Romans 10:17)
Hearing the word of God ignites faith that positions believers for manifestation.
b) Obedience Activates Results (James 1:22)
Being doers of the word ensures that divine instruction produces tangible outcomes.
c) Holding Fast to Promise (Hebrews 10:23)
Confidence in God’s faithfulness sustains expectation until fulfillment arrives.
d) Speaking in Agreement (2 Corinthians 4:13)
Believing and therefore speaking aligns your confession with God’s authority.
Biblical Example:
The centurion believed that Jesus only needed to speak a word for his servant to be healed (Matthew 8:8-13), and the miracle occurred because faith embraced divine authority.
CONCLUSION
The God who speaks and things turn around is still active today. His voice is not diminished, and His authority has not weakened. What He did in creation, in the valley of dry bones, and at the tomb of Lazarus, He is still able to do.
Position yourself to hear His word, believe it wholeheartedly, and act upon it faithfully. When God speaks into your situation, darkness must flee, storms must cease, and impossibilities must surrender. One word from Him is enough to change everything.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, speak into every area of my life that needs divine intervention in Jesus name.
2. Lord, release Your word that brings order into my chaos in Jesus name.
3. Father, let every lifeless situation receive new life in Jesus name.
4. Lord, calm every storm raging around me in Jesus name.
5. Father, cause Your word to accomplish its purpose in my life in Jesus name.
6. Lord, grant me faith to believe Your promises without doubt in Jesus name.
7. Father, reverse every negative verdict spoken against me in Jesus name.
8. Lord, align my speech with Your divine declarations in Jesus name.
9. Father, let there be a visible turnaround in my circumstances in Jesus name.
10. Lord, establish lasting testimonies through the power of Your word in Jesus name.
