Faith Speaks: Lessons from Jesus and the Fig Tree
When Jesus saw the fig tree with no fruit, He spoke to it and said, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” The next day, the disciples were amazed—the tree had withered from the roots. Notice something powerful: Jesus didn’t pray to God about the fig tree. He spoke directly to it. This shows us how faith works—it must be spoken. Three Reasons to Speak to Your Problem 1. Your Words Carry Power Proverbs 18:21 – “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Job 22:28 – “You will also declare a thing, and it will be established for you.” What you declare in faith has the power to shift situations. 2. Faith Must Be Released Through Speaking Mark 11:23 – “Whoever says to this mountain… he will have whatever he says.” 2 Corinthians 4:13 – “I believed, and therefore I spoke.” Faith is not silent—what you believe must come out of your mouth. 3. Jesus Set the Example Matthew 17:20 – “You will say to this mountain, ‘Move,’ and it will move.” Romans 10:10 – “With the...