The word 'barren' here is 'aqar' in Hebrew, which means 'to be sterile (i.e. not able to produce seeds, crops, or offspring; producing no useful fruits/results)', and the word 'cry aloud' here is 'tsahal' in Hebrew, which means 'to lift up your voice and rejoice'.
The other day, I heard these words from the Lord as I was praying:
“Do not allow yourself to sorrow. Do not allow anyone or the enemy to
cause you to stay in sorrow. There is power to set you free this month! There
is power even to set you free from the power of barrenness in your life! This is the time to receive the joy that comes from Me, and be strong!”
No wonder Nehemiah 8:10 says,
‘The joy of the Lord is your strength’! Keep receiving the joy from on high this month, so you will be strong! I cannot emphasize any further how important it is 'to be strong' in this time and season of the Lord. He has spoken "Be strong! Be strong! Be very strong!" on at least three occasions recently. Matter-of-factly, if you lose the joy (of the Lord), you'll also lose the strength (to carry on, or to look ahead)!
Tap into the power from on high to break the power of barrenness this month! Declare that the power of barrenness in your life has been broken! Declare that you are set free from the power of barrenness! What are the areas
that you have been ‘barren’? It doesn’t have to mean ‘barrenness’ in a person’s
womb (i.e. not able to conceive and give birth to children). It can cover every
area of your life.
In Isaiah 66:9, the Lord says, "Shall I bring to the time of birth, and not cause delivery? (And) shall I who cause delivery shut up the womb?"
And this chapter (Isaiah 66) begins with these words from the Lord, "Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool,... Where is the place of My rest? But on this one will I look: On him who is poor (humble) and of a contrite (broken) heart, and who trembles at My word."
And this chapter (Isaiah 66) begins with these words from the Lord, "Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool,... Where is the place of My rest? But on this one will I look: On him who is poor (humble) and of a contrite (broken) heart, and who trembles at My word."
See the statement "...who trembles at My word" here? It means 'the one who has deep respect (and reverence) for God's Word'. It also means 'the one who fears the Lord, who takes God at His Word, and declares what He declares'.
In Psalm 109:17-18, David wrote, 'As he loved cursing, so let it come to him; as he did not delight in blessing, so let it be far from him. As he clothe himself with cursing as with his garment, so let it enter his body like water, and like oil into his bones'.
Do you know that whatever you speak will eventually seep into your own body and bones? The above verses say so! In cross-reference, Proverbs 18:21 says, 'Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit'.
In the same psalm, David wrote further, "Help me, O Lord, my God! Oh, save me according to Your mercy. That they may know that this is Your hand - that You, Lord, have done it! Let them curse, but You bless..." (see Psalm 109:26-28)
The word ‘bless’ here is ‘barak’ in Hebrew, which simply means 'to speak well of, to benefit', whereas the word ‘curse’ here is ‘qalal’ in Hebrew, which means 'to despise (bring into
contempt) with words'. One example in the Bible is Michal (daughter of Saul, wife of David) who despised David as he was dancing, leaping and whirling before the Lord in worship (when the ark of the covenant was brought into Jerusalem). It all began from the heart (2 Samuel 6:16), and out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth then spoke (2 Samuel 6:20). As a consequence, she became barren, i.e. had no children till the day of her death (2 Samuel 6:23).
See the importance of 'blessing, and not cursing' here?
As a believer in the New Covenant, know that Your Father in heaven never curse you. In fact, He sent Jesus to become a curse for you, so that you are now blessed (with the blessings of Abraham)! (see Galatians 3:13-14). And if He doesn't curse you, why should you, or rather, who are you to curse (yourself, or anyone else whom God loves)?
People of God, whatever your 'barrenness' may be at the moment, let God heal you, and let God heal your situation. The one key to your healing in this time and season is in your spoken words (i.e. what you say/speak). Declare what God declares in the Word, and guard what you speak (see James 3:2-10, Psalm 39:1). If you are the type of person who often regrets after speaking out on something (i.e. tend to be careless in your speech, or in what you say), ask the Lord to help you. There’s enough grace for you.
And if you have spoken words that you should not have spoken recently (i.e. words that hurt), and you are feeling bad about it (regretting it, or even suffering the consequences of it), receive now God’s grace to forgive and to heal. Know that He is able to heal your situation (or even the damages caused) because of what you have spoken (to others, to yourself, or into the spiritual realm).
With men it may be impossible, but with God, all things are possible. He is your miracle-working God! Just don’t try to undo the situation (or the damages) with your own self-effort, strength, or flesh. Sometimes the more you try, the worse things, or the situation becomes. But count on His ability, grace, and wisdom instead. He will definitely work all things together for good (for you), according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Be rest assured. Believe and receive. In Jesus' name. Amen.
And if you have spoken words that you should not have spoken recently (i.e. words that hurt), and you are feeling bad about it (regretting it, or even suffering the consequences of it), receive now God’s grace to forgive and to heal. Know that He is able to heal your situation (or even the damages caused) because of what you have spoken (to others, to yourself, or into the spiritual realm).
With men it may be impossible, but with God, all things are possible. He is your miracle-working God! Just don’t try to undo the situation (or the damages) with your own self-effort, strength, or flesh. Sometimes the more you try, the worse things, or the situation becomes. But count on His ability, grace, and wisdom instead. He will definitely work all things together for good (for you), according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Be rest assured. Believe and receive. In Jesus' name. Amen.
