Reverence Over Familiarity; The Power Of Declaration And A Disciplined Tongue | Pastor Ben Menegbe | GLA 16TH ANNIVERSARY | KINGDOM ADVANCE | DAY 2

The core message emphasizes the importance of approaching God's word with humility, reverence, and faith-filled declaration, rather than familiarity or a sense of "attainment."

Key Summary Points:

• Avoid Familiarity and Limitation: Assuming you already know what a scripture means limits what God can reveal to you. We must not approach the word with a sense of attainment, but with the knowledge that there is grace for more revelation and understanding.

• Cultivate Reverence: God intends for us to not just be proficient with His word, but to tremble at it, showing deep reverence and awe.

• Discipline Your Speech: The tongue is our most powerful weapon, easily wielded by anyone, regardless of physical state. We must train ourselves to be swift to hear and slow to speak, becoming people of noble speech.

• Declare Your Faith: We must actively declare the word of the Lord, affirming: "This is the word of the Lord and I believe." This involves proclaiming what God has spoken concerning your life to train yourself to believe it.

• Embrace Your Identity: You are encouraged to live with the mentality of a "GOD man," declaring this identity and acting upon it everywhere you go. A careless tongue can undo everything you have heard or received, stressing the need for disciplined, faith-filled speech.