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God gave you a mouth; Use it!

We all have a mouth and unique experience & perspectives. However, our mindsets and views are being continually shaped and formed by school, movies, the news and social media, family and friends. Our view on things  can change depending on what we listen to. Many today believe all that they read or hear. That is dangerous because everybody has an opinion and a bias. That is why our faith has to be centered around the word of God. Romans 10:17 says: “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” The key here is that faith comes by hearing, so what we hear all day long helps to fashion our belief system. Jesus said that He would give us “a mouth” and “wisdom” which none of our adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict (Luke 21:15, ESV). So if we daily connect with God’s word, our mouths will be a powerful tool and weapon against the enemy’s attacks because since we are filled with the wisdom of God, that is what we will speak when challenged. So instead of curses, anger, offense, ignorance and worldly bias coming out of our mouths, what will come forth is the love, grace, power, knowledge and beauty of God’s word and will. We all have a mouth, so let’s all use it for God’s glory and for the benefit of all those that God has called us to minister to, even those who have had the eyes of their understanding darkened by the spirit of this age.

Luke 21:15 (ESV) “for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.”

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Paul said this to encourage and comfort us!

The Apostle Paul knew the importance of mutual encouragement. He taught the brethren  to watch over each other and to continually encourage each other in the faith.  In Ephesians 6: 21, 22 (AMP), Paul told the Ephesian brethren:  “Now, so that you may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will tell you everything.  I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are, and that he may comfort and encourage and strengthen your hearts.” He was very aware that the brethren went through many difficulties, so they needed encouragement. He also knew that they were praying for him, so he wanted to update them on how he was doing. He also shared this very important point in Hebrews 3:13: “But exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” Part of the strength of their fellowship was that they guarded each others’ hearts from being hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. The fellowship of the saints mutually protected, encouraged and uplifted them. They continually prayed for each other, and watched each others’ backs. Now it’s our turn. We need to watch over each other, encourage each other, minister to each other, pray for each other and be accountable to each other. In the fellowship of the saints, there is strength, stability, confidence, joy, peace, provision, wisdom, and the blessing of being part of the family of God!

1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.”