​GUEST MESSAGE: “Spoken Words” A word of encouragement by M. E. B.

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Spoken words program one’s spirit either for success or defeat.   Words are containers.  They carry faith or fear.  If we look at Romans 10 verse 17 it tells us that “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.”  I firmly believe if we keep confessing the word of God in our daily conversation we in turn will receive God’s words and blessing more freely in our spirit.
 
I don’t think we should speak about satan in our daily conversation.  The more we speak about satan the more we elevate him.  We speak a lot about having power but are we using it?  Are we using it enough to get the enemy out of the way.  We sing songs like “I command you satan in the name of the Lord to take up your weapons and flee.”  But are we using God’s authority?  We sing these songs and read so many scriptures that tell us how to defeat satan and yet, when crisis occurs, most of the time, we let cowardice or fear take over.
 
The question is, who has the power over satan? The answer is us.  But when we panic that is what satan wants to see.  For example, if you have a burst pipe, what comes first… panic!  That’s what the enemy wants. The first thing we should do is pray.   If you are in control, that is what you should do. Then you should get to the water main as fast as you can and turn it off!
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Don’t cancel your appointment.  Don’t give up. By the end of the day you will be a winner.
 
When I was in school we learned some very well-known poems, written by some famous poets. Poets like Rudyard Kipling, John Bunyon and William Wordsworth.  One that I like to quote is:
 
“Cowards die many times before their deaths. the valiant never taste of death but once.”
                                                                                                                               (Julius Ceaesar Act 2, Scene 2)
 
This is so true.  Fear and worry makes us die many times so don’t you think it’s time for us to take control and get on fire for the Lord?  Remember, God has given us the power of His Word to keep us on track for success and victory!