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.”

This is your most powerful weapon!

Have you ever stopped to think about the armor of God? Most all of the armor is defensive. It protects different parts of the body. However, you cannot attack your enemy with the armor. It’s only defensive. But God is so awesome that He also provides us a powerful weapon to attack and defeat your enemy. It’s the sword of the Spirit. You can take down your enemy with your sword. God’s word is our sword to defeat our enemy. That is why it is absolutely vital to know the word of God for yourself. God is faithful to His word. He honors His word. You can trust Him and His word. Look what it says in Psalms 138:2 in the Amplified version: “I will worship toward Your holy temple and praise Your name for Your loving-kindness and for Your truth and faithfulness; for You have exalted above all else Your name and Your word and You have magnified Your word above all Your name!” God honors His word to the degree that He even magnifies His word above all His Name. Prioritize His word in your life. It is literally your weapon to defeat the enemy. Even Jesus used the word when He was tempted by Satan in the desert. meditate on that!

Ephesians 6:17 “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”