QUESTION: Can someone speak a word—whether good or bad—and it come to pass, even if it’s not from God?

REAL-LIFE STORY:

My grandmother told me about her brother who once married a woman, but he mistreated her. Eventually, he abandoned her, even after they had a child together. As the woman returned to her family in Arusha, hurt and rejected, she said:
“This man will marry twelve wives, and the twelfth will be like a hyena who will finish him off.”
Now, years later, the man has already married six women and continues to remarry.

So the question is: Were her words being fulfilled through God, or are they being fulfilled through Satan? Or something else?

ANSWER:

Human beings have God-given creative power in their words—especially when spoken with faith. But faith operates in three distinct ways, and each has different spiritual roots and implications.

🔹 1. Faith that Comes from God

This is the kind of faith that is built upon trust in God’s Word.
It aligns with God’s will and operates through the Holy Spirit.
For example, someone may rebuke a sickness in the name of Jesus, and healing occurs. Or speak life to a dead body, and it comes back to life (e.g., John 11:43-44 – Lazarus’ resurrection).

“So Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, “Be removed and be cast into the sea,” and does not doubt in his heart… he will have whatever he says.’”
— Mark 11:22–23

This is God-centered faith, and it brings about divine results that glorify Him.

🔹 2. Faith that Comes from Satan

Satan also imitates spiritual power.
Some people (e.g., witches, sorcerers, or spirit mediums) speak words or make declarations powered by demonic forces.
In such cases, evil spirits work behind the scenes to fulfill those spoken curses or predictions.

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age…”
— Ephesians 6:12

That’s why some words spoken in rituals, spells, or curses do manifest—but not by the power of God.

🔹 3. Faith from the Human Soul (Self-Willed Faith)

This is often overlooked, but it’s real.
It’s the type of faith or determination that comes from the human spirit—not directly from God or Satan.
For example, when you decide to raise your hand, it moves. When people dreamed of flying or reaching the moon, they achieved it through inner willpower—not divine intervention.

This inner faith can even affect circumstances.
Someone may speak something out of strong emotion and inner belief, and if God does not intervene, that word may come to pass.

“…if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.”
— Matthew 17:20

Many parental blessings or curses fall under this category.
Even unbelieving parents can speak powerful words over their children. Their authority and strong emotion can make those words effective—even without knowing God.

🔹 Back to the Woman’s Declaration:

If the woman in the story wasn’t a Christian and wasn’t using dark powers,
she may have spoken those words from a place of deep emotional pain and inner conviction.
That kind of word, spoken with soul-level belief, can still come true—especially if God does not override it in His mercy.

That’s why the Bible warns us to be very careful with our words:

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”
— Romans 12:1

We may not fully understand how deeply our words can affect others.

⚠️ Key Takeaway

Words have power, especially when backed by faith—whether it is godly, demonic, or human.
God created us with spiritual authority in our speech (see Proverbs 18:21)

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…”
Only God has the power to cancel or override harmful words spoken in anger or ignorance.
That’s why forgiveness, blessings, and prayer are so important in breaking curses or reversing wrongful declarations.

✅ Conclusion:

Yes, a person can speak something—good or bad—and it comes to pass, even if it’s not from God.
But whether that word is being fulfilled through divine faith, demonic influence, or human will depends on its source and spiritual backing.

Let us choose our words carefully and follow the example of Jesus, who said: