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January 16 Daily Declaration of New Life — Problems, Depart Now ● Pastor Jiang Yongliu

Jesus answered and said, “Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, ‘Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea,’ it shall be done.” (Matthew 21:21)

For twenty years as a pastor, I have exhorted the brethren not to speak of mountains, nor to recount their troubles, nor to dwell upon their difficulties in hopes of garnering sympathy from others or drawing the attention of God, as though He might stretch forth His hand to aid. In truth, those who incessantly speak of their problems find their days growing ever darker, their afflictions unabated, and their troubles unvanquished, leading ultimately to sorrow and regret.

Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, has begotten us anew in the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, according to His own likeness. He is the God who created all things by His Word, and His Word is filled with power, accomplishing whatsoever He speaks, bringing to pass whatsoever He declares.

And so it is with us now. Every soul made new in Christ must understand that, having received the life of Christ, we embark upon the life of Christ. When Jesus, with a single word, caused the fig tree to wither, His disciples marveled. And Jesus declared unto them, “That which I have done, ye also shall do. Not only shall ye, with a word, cause the fig tree to wither and die as I have done, but if ye believe in the power of the word, even mountains shall be removed by the words of your faith.”

We have entered into the life of the sons of God, a life of great authority and power. When we speak in the name of Jesus Christ, nothing shall resist, for the ultimate power in this world is the name of Christ. When we, in the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, proclaim Christ, all things—seen and unseen, every evil spirit—must obey.

If thou art facing trials, thou must know that the devil is the source of all corruption. Verily, thou canst speak to those troubles and command them to depart from thee. If thou art beset by the spirit of poverty, with all things going awry, then command that dark power to leave thee. Persist in this command, and begin to act with generosity, until new opportunities arise by God’s grace.

If the power of sickness assails thy body, thou must know that the devil seeks to claim thy frame, desiring to fully possess the body made in God’s image. Yet the devil is an unjust adversary, ever stealing, killing, and destroying. Thou must not permit him to dwell in thy body, nor allow him to continue his destruction. Command him forthwith to depart, to go out from thy body.

If the mighty power of the Holy Spirit dwells within thee, the devil shall flee the moment thou drivest him out. Herein lies a mystery: we cast out devils by the Spirit of the Lord, and by His Spirit we perform mighty works.

The most evident mark of a Christian is to be filled with the Holy Spirit, empowered to undo the works of the devil and to live with heavenly authority. This authority resides in the words of faith. We must not doubt God’s love for us, nor question that the Holy Spirit ever upholds us, our greatest Helper. When we live in the mighty power of Christ’s life, speaking as Christ spoke, the Holy Spirit shall fully work according to our faith.

Therefore, when thou art assured that thou art filled with the Holy Spirit, be yet more certain that thou canst command all dark powers to depart from thee and thine household—and that even now. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

Pastor Jiang Yongliu Profile

Pastor Jiang Yongliu was formerly the senior pastor of Grace 100 Church in Shanghai, China. He possesses the gifts of an apostle and teacher, and his teachings focus on exalting Christ, knowing Christ, and living out Christ. He teaches people to live a new life and do the works of Jesus Christ. His ministry has far-reaching impact, accompanied by signs and wonders. He teaches people how to receive healing through reliance on the Lord, rather than solely depending on the prayers of gifted individuals. Many have experienced miraculous physical healing simply by listening to his teachings.

He instructs people to live a Christ-centered life and emulate Christ. Every person’s body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and each one is greatly empowered—not only to receive healing through the power of the Holy Spirit but also to heal the sick.

He encourages people to live as new creations, filled with the Holy Spirit, and to bear witness to Christ’s resurrection.

Miracles and healings of various diseases occur at every gathering led by Pastor Jiang Yongliu.