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Hello Nigerians,
It’s nice to be with you again this 19th day of the month. I pray with all my heart that God shall visit you and throw you into the skies above every mountain standing before you in Jesus name. Last week, I began discussing Talkativeness which unknown to a lot of people shuts out the spirit of God which is what we need to coast through life successfully. I welcome you all to school on Sunday.
Talkativeness (Contd.)
“Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.” Proverbs.21:23
Our soul is the seat of our spirituality i.e. our deep connection/relationship with God without which we’ll be groping in darkness and life will be a dark abyss full of unending trouble. Our soul is also the source of our intelligence and knowledge and out of it comes everything we do with our life. Now, what the bible means by the above scripture is that our mouth and tongue can destroy our entire existence on earth. The amazing thing though is that we have enormous power over it if only we would develop our spirituality. The devil takes advantage of those whose mouths are undisciplined, uncontrolled and used wickedly. Some people sin by simply overusing their tongue. Ecclesiastes 5:3 says that “a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.” The devil also enforces his evil works in people by authorising the negative words they confess. We must always note that God never exists where the devil is wanted or unconsciously invited. Please shout this prayer point loud and clear-
“Every evil door my tongue has opened for the devil to gain entry into my life, be closed forever with the blood of Jesus. (Pray aggressively for the next 2 minutes)
“Shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. And their message will spread like cancer.” 2 Timothy 2:16 NIV
Also, Jesus warned that our words are so important that it will actually determine our condemnation or validation, for we will be responsible for all our words, even our careless, idle words.
“But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the Day of Judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”Mathew12:36-37 NIV
Amazingly, too many Christians and even pastors don’t take this warning seriously. We’ll find out on judgment day. I pray we shall all be daily loaded with the spirit of God and only speak when we should.
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” James 1:19 NIV
I dare say too many destinies have been wasted because of an impatient and proud spirit which just wants to speak and lord its opinion or defence over the other. The devil is the king of strife and is very smart. We must learn to be quiet when we find ourselves in the middle of an argument or a quarrel which may lead into what could cause us spiritual or physical harm. A lot of youth have had their lives turned upside down by adults who refused to understand that they were talking out of youthful exuberance. In human beings, one spirit reigns in us, either the spirit of God or that of the devil and that is what pushes us to react to what people do to us. The more we allow the in-dwelling of the spirit of God, the quieter we become because the more we are connected to God/the supernatural and the wondrous blessings ahead of us, the less our interest in the people around us and the world generally. Remember, you came to this world alone and you are responsible for 75% of what becomes of your destiny.
“This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength….” Isaiah 30:15 NIV
A quiet person naturally magnetises the spirit of God because God loves to have our attention. And anyone who is quiet has the opportunity to carry enormous power. So if you learn to be quiet and carry the presence of God, you become a power generator and therefore untouchable!
What is the way to being set free completely? First we must find the root of talkativeness. Often it is our desire for attention. We want to make ourselves important. We think we have to give our opinion about everything. How quickly these unprofitable words lead us to speak in a disparaging way about others, gossip and spread rumours, etc. It also leads us to reveal God’s plans for us to the enemy who would do everything possible to scuttle it backed up by the devil. What if that plan is all our original destiny requires to manifest? Hmm…sigh! Shut your mouth in God’s name.