The Scripture teaches many things about the promises of God. We understand that they are yes and amen! In other words, the promises are true and constant. God will not promise you a thing now and backtrack later. We learned also that it is through the promises of God that we can partake of the divine nature. What is worth stressing at this point is that one needs more than knowing the broad promises of God to enjoy them. Every promise of the Spirit only becomes a reality through the avenue of faith. Without faith the promises only remain in the realm of probability.

Every promise of the Spirit only becomes a reality through the avenue of faith. Without faith the promises only remain in the realm of probability…When you begin to declare what you have been told, you are putting your faith to work.

Our text is an eye-opener with regard to appropriating the promises of God by faith. It says, “I will declare the decree.” By the way, a decree is an order usually having the force of law backing it. In other words, once a decree is made, there is enough power to watch over it for compliance and punish any possible deviation. Our text is a messianic Psalm. It is the Son stating what the Father has said  – “The Lord hath said unto Me, Thou art My Son.”  What the Father spoke to the Son was the decree! By extension, whatever God has spoken to you has become a decree, and it has the power of Heaven is behind it. When you begin to declare what you have been told, you are putting your faith to work. Profess the Word of God spoken to you by prophecy or revelation; and the ones given to you from Scriptures. Whether on the mountaintop or in the valley of life, never stop declaring your word from God.