During my communion time with the Holy Spirit this morning, a clear and direct instruction was given to me to not allow the negative words of people, even family and their knowledge of your background to determine who you believe you are. Such words are to be thrown off like discarded rags because they have no bearing on the Lord’s view of you, and you are never to permit them to rest upon your knowledge of your identity to shape your self-understanding of who you are in Christ.

The Holy Spirit emphasized that our identity is established solely by what the Lord has spoken about us. No other voice has the authority to redefine what the Lord has declared over you. This truth is illustrated in Luke 3:22, where the Father publicly affirmed Jesus by saying “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” Just as Jesus’ identity was anchored in the Father’s declaration, so as Jesus’ followers are to derive our identity from what the Lord has spoken over us and the confirming words of the Holy Spirit concerning our identity in Christ.

The Holy Spirit then brought attention to the Lord’s covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12:3 where the Lord said these words: “I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” This covenant reveals that God Himself stands behind His spoken word. 

Anyone who speaks contrary to what the Lord has declared over us places themselves in direct opposition to Him. The Lord in His foreknowledge anticipated that others would disagree with His perspective concerning us and would voice contrary opinions, yet He committed Himself to uphold His word over Abraham in every event.

The Holy Spirit reinforced the truth that no one can successfully speak something into being against us if the Lord has not ordained it. Therefore, our responsibility is to always align our speech with what the Lord has said and reject every other utterance from men or satan that contradicts His will.

This must become a deliberate habit, we have to prioritize the Lord’s voice to us above all others and then refuse to let the accusing voice of the enemy dictate our direction and path in life.

It was also highlighted to me that the enemy often speaks through people, especially those we trust, in attempts to redirect us from God’s ordained path. Just as satan spoke through Peter in an effort to deter Jesus from the cross, fortunately Jesus discerned the true source of accusation and rebuked the adversary behind the human voice speaking.

However, the Holy Spirit issued an important caution in this area that while we must resist the voice of satan, we must not then vilify the human vessel. Jesus’ response to Judas demonstrates this balance. Though Judas betrayed Him, Jesus remained composed, decent, and loving. The true enemy was satan, who entered Judas to carry out his destructive agenda which is consistent with his purpose which is to steal, kill, and destroy.

The central point of exhortation from the Holy Spirit is to stand firm in our God-defined identity, by resisting all negative and accusatory words, as we accurately discern the spiritual source behind opposition, and then maintain our Christlike love towards the people even while rejecting the enemy’s influence over us.

Allow the grace released through this word to empower you as Jesus’ follower to focus attentively on the Lord’s promises towards us. That is the promises that grant us a future, a hope, and an expected end of glory in faithful service to Him.

I declare in the mighty Name of Jesus that every negative word spoken against you falls powerless to the ground and you will no longer wear accusations, labels, or misrepresentations of people as garments.

I declare that you will cast them off and stand clothed in the identity the Lord has spoken over you and the Father’s voice will be louder in your spirit than any human opinion. I declare that you are who the Lord says you are a beloved, called, chosen, and well-pleasing child in His sight of the Lord.

I decree that no contrary word will take root in your life and no curse will overturn your covenant with the Lord. The Lord Himself defends His declaration over your life and you will have the ability to discern the enemy’s voice coming through people without dishonouring people.

I declare that you will walk in truth, strength, and love of the Father and your path will remain aligned with God’s ordained purpose for you. I declare that it is now your time to walk in your future, your hope, and your expected end of glory which is secure in Him in the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.