Are you in need of a breakthrough? A prophetic decree is an authoritative ‘now’ word that unlocks the supernatural and causes a shift to take place.

‘You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.’ (Job 22:28, NASB)

What is a Prophetic Decree?

A decree is ‘an official order that has the force of law.’ [1]

When we decree something, we are making a declaration that has the weight of Kingdom authority behind it.

‘Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’ (Matt 6:10)

Our decree is prophetic when it is sourced in our Heavenly Father’s intention. Firstly, the Holy Spirit has revealed God’s will to us. [2] We then have authority on earth to enforce the Father’s plans through the agreement of our own words.

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4 Reasons Why a Prophetic Decree is Powerful:

1. A Prophetic Decree Unlocks Kingdom Resources

In the book of Ezra, King Cyrus issued a royal decree to rebuild the temple at Jerusalem. (Ezra 5:13) The king backed that decree up with royal resources—and the proclamation of that decree unlocked the generous giving and volunteering of those who heard it. (Ezra 1)

King Hezekiah issued a decree inviting Israel and Judah to repent and come to Jerusalem for the Passover. That decree resulted in a national revival as multitudes turned to God, celebrating the Passover for the first time in generations. This was followed by the mass destruction of altars and ‘high places’ dedicated to false gods. (2 Chron 30-31)

In the book of Esther, Mordecai wrote a decree in the King’s name. (Esther 8) That decree empowered the Jews to mobilize and overturn the plans of their enemies. It brought victory to God’s people.

A decree is a royal command. The Aramaic and Hebrew words translated ‘decree’ in these passages could also be translated law, regulation, (royal) edict, judgment, commandment or commission. [3]

Your prophetic decree unlocks the resources of the Kingdom! Your words will change atmospheres, touch hearts, break through opposition and shift situations into alignment with God’s purposes.

Be inspired in your faith, as you meditate on the examples above. The result of a king’s decree was that:

• The decree empowered people to fulfill God’s purposes
• The king’s treasury was unlocked to resource the decree
• People responded with generous giving
• A national revival took place, with multitudes turning to God
• The enemy’s plans were overturned and the enemy was defeated
• God’s people gained victory
• God’s will was accomplished

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2. Your Decree is an Expression of Kingdom Authority

“Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” (Matthew 18:18)

When a king speaks, his subjects must pay attention and obey instantly. As you declare your Father’s will through prophetic decree, the spiritual realm must pay attention and come into alignment. Miracles then break out in the natural (physical) realm.

A prophetic decree is powerful because it flows from the recognition that we are the Father’s royal sons and daughters and carry His Kingly authority in Jesus’ Name. (Rev 1:6) However, it is important to remember that:

• This authority is not independent—we do not exercise it in our own name but in the Name of Jesus. (John 14:13) [4]
• We cannot expect to operate in Kingdom authority if we are unwilling to come under authority and leadership ourselves [5]
• A prophetic decree is not our own will or wish; it is not the personal desire of what we would like to see happen. We are making a confident declaration of our Father’s revealed intention.

God speaks His Divine command. You are His agent, submitted on earth, declaring on earth what your Father has established in Heaven. That prophetic decree becomes a powerful, creative, ‘let there be’ word.

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3. Prophetic Decree is not a Formula—it is a Standpoint

The power of a prophetic decree does not come from using the word ‘decree’. It is not about using the words as a formula.

A decree may be in the form of an announcement, declaration or command. A prophetic decree may be a declaration made in faith that causes the impossible to happen.

“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.” (Mark 11:22-23)

Prophetic decree flows naturally when we comprehend and speak from our heavenly position. (Eph 2:6) The power is not in the words we use but in the revelation of our authority in Christ.

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4. A Decree is More Powerful When Announced!

In the Bible, after a ruler made a royal decree, officials organized the proclamation of that decree. It was not enough that a king or governor made a decree—that decree had to then be publicized and conveyed throughout the kingdom.

Decree and proclamation were part of a two-step process. The proclamation—the announcement of the decree—was vital. It allowed people to respond and position to obey the decree.

There is power in a decree, even when it takes place in private prayer and intercession. However, leaders understand the power of public prophetic proclamation. This is one reason why prophetic preaching is powerful.

Prophetic proclamation—announcing the prophetic decree—enables God’s people to position for and respond to the Father’s purposes.

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Notes:

[1] Google search ‘define decree’ accessed 16/11/15

[2] All prophetic revelation is subject to being tested. See ‘How to Check Your Prophetic Insight is from God’

[3] See Strong’s H2942 and H1881

[4] For more on the topic of Kingdom authority, see ABC’s of the Kingdom of God

[5] See The Power of Prophetic Accountability

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Related Posts:

How to use Scripture as a Prophetic Declaration

Change the Atmosphere by Speaking Prophetic Words of Life

How to Make a Prophetic Decree

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