“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Psalms 116:10 I believed, even when I spoke: “I am greatly afflicted”
2 Corinthians 4:13 Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak,
Numbers 14:6-9 And Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes and said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, “The land, which we passed through to spy it out, is an exceedingly good land. If the LORD delights in us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey. Only do not rebel against the LORD. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection is removed from them, and the LORD is with us; do not fear them.”
Proverbs 21:28 A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
2 Peter 1:16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2 Peter 1:21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
“I believed, so I spoke” – David was greatly afflicted yet he said “I believed, so I spoke“. He spoke what he believed about God. He believed in the power, might, strength, sovereignty, mercy and love of God.
Joshua and Caleb spoke what they believed when the people were grumbling and wanting to pick a new leader, replace Moses and go back to Egypt. If you remember the other 8 who went to scout out the land gave negative reports – they too spoke what they believed.
“Out of the abundance of the heart we speak.” What was in the heart of the other 8 who scouted out the land compared to Joshua and Caleb. Why did they not see and believe what the hand of God can do like Joshua and Caleb? Doubt and fear are two volcanos that can erupt when life’s uncertainty, through trials and troubles arise. These are not uncommon responses to mankind. However, they are to be recognized and taken captive. Fear and doubt will not honor God. Belief, trust, faith, and hope honor God. They also give us a firm foundation to speak of our circumstances in light of His promises. Fill your heart with His word, your mind with His promises, and speak what you believe.