THE OPENED MOUTH

There is a marked difference between speaking on behalf of THE FATHER, and speaking on behalf of the father of lies.

Ezekiel 3:27 "But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth and you shall say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says.’ Whoever will listen let them listen, and whoever will refuse let them refuse; for they are a rebellious people."

When God opens his messengers' mouth to sound the alarm, He already knows that not every one will be receptive. Yet, whether in prophecy or sermon, the message of righteousness is one of redemption through repentance, which usually involves warning the hearers thereof about their sins and transgressions. But, because of arrogance, man often mistakes God’s offer of redemption, as condemnation. "Harden not your heart." Truth does not condemn, it sets free. Howbeit, we must not use God's gift of freedom to cover up sin, for in so doing, we blaspheme the Holy Spirit.


Differentially, when one's message is contrary to God's Word; inciting oppression, suppression, manipulation, racism, sexism, or all other manner of divisiveness, whereby the father of lies is exalted: "hell hath opened her mouth wide."

The devil's ultimate goal is to separate us from our heavenly inheritance; therefore, we must be vigilant, for he is cunning in his ways. The devil attacks at our weakest moments to mislead us into temptation, where we are, unwittingly, tricked into tempting God. Even today, does he deceitfully use his advocates to try and convince us, through the lure of silver and gold, to jump off the proverbial mountain into Covid-19; mockingly professing, "God will protect you." BUT GOD, suffering not His people to perish, reminds us:

"Thou shalt not tempt the Lord, thy God;"
for
"Man does not live by bread alone, but by EVERY WORD that proceedeth from the mouth of GOD."​

Don't get me wrong, wealth is good, when done God's way; but we must first heal. Part of the healing process is that, in LOVING ONE ANOTHER, we learn to seek justice and share the wealth. If we reject God's way, all the wealth in the world won't even be able to kindle a fire to keep us warm, let alone, heal our land. Certainly, law and order are necessary to effectively govern any nation, but when you start from a place of love; justice, compassion, and generosity are the order of the day, against which, there is no law, for LOVE FULFILLS THE LAW.

Healing for what ails this nation can not be attained through a booming economy, nor the sacrifice of her children; but, by Jesus' stripes are we already healed. It is through the humility of prayer and repentance that our healing is made manifest: "If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and heal their land."

Do not be deceived by man's personal agenda for self exaltion. Many were the king, postioned by God, who unrepentantly, turned away from Him to do evil, thereby breaking a nation's covenant with Him; therefore, from such leaders must we turn. Government leader, or not, we are never to endorse those who operate in opposition to God’s Word. But, where the breach is repaired, likewise is the covenant restored.


Have a LOVEly day.

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Commentary: Until God instructs this, self-described, "shy" messenger to stop speaking, I will continue to shout His Word from the housetop. It's time to repair the breach. THRESH!!!


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[The Encourager]

Ezekiel 3:27 "But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth and you shall say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says.’ Whoever will listen let them listen, and whoever will refuse let them refuse; for they are a rebellious people."

I keep hearing the Lord say; “Stock up, for what is coming next.” Stock up on essential and non-essential items that you use and will need because of the Coronavirus 2nd wave or whatever "next" is. And if you can, buy a little extra, just in case God leads you to be a blessing to someone who needs that item.

Stock up, you don’t have to hoard, but stock up. When you know a storm is coming you prepare for the storm. Don't be foolish like the five virgins who ran out of oil.

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins—Matthew 25:1-13

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

“And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour [b]in which the Son of Man is coming.


Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., BCPCLC
Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach