Word of Faith

Romans 10:6 - 8 (NASB) 6But the righteousness based on faith speaks as follows: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down), 7or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).” 8But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart”—that is, the word of faith which we are preaching...

Faith speaks. Unspoken faith is incomplete, and will not produce desired results. Faith believes God and parrots what God has said. Faith will not speak what is contrary to God's Word. So we read the instruction, "Do not say..."
"Who will ascend into heaven?" Many try to get prayers answered by becoming spiritual enough. Many believe that God only hears the super-saints, like Billy Graham or their beloved and gentle Grandma. This is based on a mentality of works righteousness. This begs the question, "How spiritual must I be to get a response from God." Our righteousness is based on the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. He became a curse, so we could become righteous. According to James 5:16, the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective.
"Who will descend into the abyss?" Others try to move God through brokenness and suffering. Debasement of self does not gain access to the throne of God. Our access in gained for us through the finished work of Christ We therefore can boldly approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:14-16). Jesus Christ suffered for us, so we can be righteous.

"What does it (faith) say?" 'The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart'—that is, the word of faith which we are preaching..." Your answer is near you—in your mouth and in your heart. You do not have to climb up to heaven or lower yourself into hell to find your answer. Your answer will come through the word of faith that we preach (speak). Jesus said, "You will have whatever you say," in Mark 11:23.

Faith is conceived in the heart and given life through words spoken (mouth). Confession is not just a religious exercise. Confession here speaks of our daily conversation. Your faith will never go farther than your confession. You will never possess more than your confession. Jesus Christ is the High Priest of our confession (Hebrews 3:1).

Let's learn to say what God has said, and not say anything contrary to His Word.