The enemy uses words!

“And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.” 1 Samuel 17:43 KJV

The enemy has always known the power of words and uses them as spiritual weapons. In 1 Samuel 17:43, Goliath cursed David by his gods, attempting to intimidate and spiritually disarm him before the battle began. This tactic mirrors how Balak sought to hire Balaam to curse Israel (Numbers 22:6), knowing that a curse could change the outcome of a battle without a sword being lifted. In Ezekiel 8:7-18, God revealed the abominations in His house—including incantations and secret rituals—showing that dark spiritual forces operate through hidden words and utterances. Likewise, Jezebel conspired with false witnesses to destroy Naboth using the power of a spoken accusation (1 Kings 21:13). The enemy’s strategy has not changed: he speaks through curses, conspiracies, and discouragement, as seen in Nehemiah 4:1-3 when Sanballat and Tobiah mocked the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall. Even today, he manipulates through digital misinformation and toxic counsel (1 Samuel 15:31), all designed to plant fear, doubt, or compromise.

But as believers, we are not without power—we too must speak! David didn’t stay silent; he responded with words of faith and covenant identity (1 Samuel 17:45-47). Jesus taught that speaking in faith moves mountains (Mark 11:23), and Paul said, “we believe and therefore speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13). Life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21), so silence in the face of the enemy is dangerous. Whether through declarations of God’s promises, rebukes of the adversary, or the bold confession of your authority in Christ, your words are your weapons. Don't let the enemy's words be the last in your situation—speak God’s truth, speak life, and speak victory!.

 Prophetic word: Beloved, hear the word of the Lord: “The enemy has spoken against you, but I, the Lord your God, have the final say. His curses shall return upon his own head, and every incantation spoken in darkness shall be shattered by the light of My Word. For I have placed My Spirit within you, and My Word in your mouth is like a sword. Speak, My child! Do not be silent. Prophesy to the dry bones; declare to the mountains. As you speak My Word in faith, I will perform it. I will cause even that which was dead to rise again. The enemy shall be silenced, and My glory shall be revealed in your life.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the power of Your Word in my mouth. Today, I renounce every word of the enemy spoken over my life—every curse, incantation, false counsel, and discouragement. I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and every tongue that rises in judgment is condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, put Your Word like fire in my bones and a sword in my mouth. Teach me to speak life, victory, and truth. I declare I am not silent—I speak as David spoke, I war with Your Word as Jesus did, and I overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony (Revelation 12:11). Arise, O Lord, and scatter every enemy speaking against my destiny. Let Your truth prevail, and let Your promises manifest in my life. In Jesus’ mighty name, amen.