The Power of Confession | Overcoming Faith Church
Blessings and Peace to You, House of Faith
There’s so much noise in the world today—so much fear, negativity, and uncertainty. If you listen to the news on TV, Radio or scroll through social media, it can feel like the world is falling apart. But I want to remind you today: We walk by faith and not by sight, pay attention to the words you speak.
Words are powerful, what we say is crucial and it determines our destiny. The Bible says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21). Many times we are not careful with the words we speak and yet, they have a way of manifesting in our lives. This Sunday, the Lord stirred my heart with a simple yet powerful truth: Your confession can shape your reality.
If a Tree Can Hear… Everything Can Hear
In Mark 11:12, Jesus spoke to the fig tree, and it responded. Think about that—if a tree can hear, what about your body, your finances, your situation? Jesus said in Matthew 17:20, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can speak to the mountain.” That means everything you speak to can hear you. Speak it as the Lord would speak it.
Confession Brings Possession
Your wilderness is not your end—it’s the space between the promise and the fulfillment. Am reminded of the children of Israel; In Exodus 3:10, God said, “I have come to deliver my people.” But between Egypt and the Promised Land was the wilderness. And guess what happened there? Murmuring. Complaining. Doubt.
But hear me well—what you confess in the wilderness determines if you will possess the promise. Speak like God speaks. Declare, “I am strong,” even if you feel weak (Joel 3:10). Say, “I am rich,” even when the bank account says otherwise. Why? Because we are not confessing what we see or even our feelings—we are confessing our faith.
Remove the “But”
Many of us are like the Israelites in Numbers 13:27. We say, “Yes, God is good but… the giants are too big.” Friends, how many times have we said God is good but… remove the ‘but’. Let your confession be full of faith like Joshua and Caleb. Just like Apostle Paul Say:
“I can do all things through Christ” (Phil. 4:13). “I am the head and not the tail” (Deut. 28:13).
When you speak negatively, you empower fear. But when you speak God’s Word, you release His power.
Your Destiny Is Not in the Past
Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God has plans to prosper us—not to harm us. Don’t say, “I wish this had not happened.” Don’t dwell on the past. Faith is about now. Even when Lazarus died, Jesus told Martha in John 11:25, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Not I was, not I will be—I AM.
Jesus is with you even now. The journey of your life is in His hands.
Change the Narrative
Have you been blaming leaders, your spouse, children or the government? Stop the blame game. You cannot reverse what happened last week, but you can shape your tomorrow with your confession today.
Let’s stop saying, “Kenya is falling apart.” No—Kenya is rising. Things are getting better. We are not called to echo bad news—we are called to declare good news.
Be the prophet of your own destiny.
Say, “God is blessing our land.” Say, “Peace is coming to our neighborhoods.” Let us shift the spiritual atmosphere with our words.
God’s Word Cancels Every Curse
Isaiah 54:17 says, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” That includes words spoken against your life, your family, your future. Take authority. Destroy every negative word spoken over you in the name of Jesus.
Speak to the mountain. Be specific. Say, “This fear must leave.” Say, “This sickness has no place.” And it shall be removed.
A Prayer for You
May the grace of God be multiplied over your life.
May the Lord strengthen you and complete the work He began in you.
May you walk under an open heaven.
May no fear, no oppression, no negative voice prevail over you.
May your confession align with your faith, and may your faith activate God’s promises.
God is faithful. Let’s stop limiting Him.
Your Call to Action
Let’s go out this week and speak life. Invite someone to church this week. Share the love of Jesus. Bring your family. Bring a friend. Bring a neighbor. Be the reason someone else finds hope again.
In His Service,
Bishop Peter Ndungu
General Overseer Overcoming Faith Church
“Even now—Jesus is at work.”
Speak it. Believe it. Possess it.
