"What Are You Speaking?"

"I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth." Psalm 34:1

 

What's in your mouth? The Bible says that "death and life are in the power of the tongue". Are your words words of life-- do they encourage, build up, bring hope, peace and comfort? Are your words words of death-- do they bring pain, defeat, hurt, sorrow, destruction? The Bible also says that "praise is becoming to the righteous". That means that the only words that really "look good" on those who are followers of Jesus are words of praise.

So as you go about your day, as you encounter daily situations, as you are involved in conversation with others, pay attention to your words and what you are saying. You could even "grade" yourself by taking note of the number of times you complain instead of praise; the number of times you speak life instead of death- and vice versa; and see which words there are more of. If words of death, unbelief and murmuring out number the words of life, faith and praise that you speak, then you need to have a talk with the Lord and ask Him to help you change the way you speak.

Have a great day. What words are you speaking?

For further reading:

Proverbs 18:21
Psalm 33:1; 19:14
Romans 10:8

 

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"Victory Over The Devil"

"He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil." 1 John 3:8

Do not let the devil have any place in your life. He has no power over you. He is not the greater one. He has been defeated by Jesus/God. He has been defeated twice-- once in heaven and once on earth. He was defeated in the heavenly realm and in the earthly realm. When he tried to have dominion in heaven and establish a throne above God, he was defeated. "I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven." (Luke 10:18) When he tried to have dominion in earth and establish a throne above mankind whom God had given dominion of the earth to, he was defeated. "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross. And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it." (Colossians 2:14,15)

Jesus has defeated the devil in every way possible, in every realm and on every level. And when He returns He will enforce that victory once and for all forever. Then satan will be cast out and will not be found in the New Heaven and New Earth.

So today, enforce the victory in your own life that Jesus has won. He gave that victory to you and He intends for you to walk and live in it. Don't keep giving into the devil, don't keep believing his lies, don't keep falling for his tricks, don't give in to his temptations. He continually tries to set up a throne over your life- a throne of bondage, remorse, addiction, anger, condemnation, and so on. But he has no authority over you. If you have surrendered your life to Jesus, He is the only one who has authority and lordship over you.

Have a great day. The devil has been defeated by Jesus in every area, so don't give him any authority in your life.

For further reading:

1 John 4:4
Revelation 20:18
Luke 10:19
Genesis 1:28
Matthew 16:19

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Coffee Break is a morning devotional written by Lorraine Ezell

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"Happy Fourth Of July"

"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." Galatians 5:1

I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Independence Day. As you are celebrating the birth of our nation- and for those of you on this mailing list in other countries who aren't- remember this: "Freedom isn't free". It cost. It cost something to get it and it cost something to keep it. So don't neglect or take for granted the freedoms that you enjoy. Don't take the spiritual freedom that you have received through Jesus' death on the cross for granted either. How shall we escape if we do? How shall we escape the judgment of God if we neglect it and how shall we escape a life of bondage either. But Jesus died to give us freedom-- He who the Son sets free is free indeed. Enjoy it, walk in it, and don't forget that it wasn't free it cost Jesus His life.

Have a great day. Happy Independence Day!

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Coffee Break is a morning devotional written by Lorraine Ezell

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"Who's The Answer?"

 

"Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it." 1 Thessalonians 5:24

You know the Lord has spoken to you, you know you have a vision and calling that comes from Him, you know what His will is, yet it hasn't manifested or come to pass. You see no evidence of it and you can't even see how it can happen. You can't figure it out. It is then that you have to walk by faith.

In order to help you continue to hold on in faith and not waver or give up, I want to give you the answer to five common questions we all want to know the answer to-- especially when it comes to believing God for what He has promised. Those questions are: Who, what, when, where and how? When we don't know the answer to these, we tend to worry, become fearful or give up. I want you to remember the answer to them so that when the enemy comes to try to make you give up, or your flesh gets weary of waiting, you will continue to believe.

Who? God, the One who is faithful as promised. He will do it, not you. (Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 10:23)

What? God's will. Whatever His will is, He will do it. (Matthew 6:10)

When? In the fullness of God's time- at His appointed time. It will come forth when He says it is time. (Galatians 4:4)

Where? Wherever God chooses. He will bring it to where He has determined it to be. (Isaiah 30:21; Haggai 2:9)

How? By God's might and power. He is the One who makes it happen, not us. (Zechariah 4:6)

When the answer to these questions, and every other question we have, becomes God, then we have peace and reassurance that He is in control. And when He is in control it will happen, and it will happen at the perfect time, perfect place and in the perfect manner.

Have a great day. When we realize that the answer to all our questions is God, then we remember that He is in control.

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Coffee Break is a morning devotional written by Lorraine Ezell

and is sent to you free of charge for the asking from

About the Master's Business Ministry, Inc.

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Email: mastersbusiness@bellsouth.net

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"It Will Be Worth It All"

"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:14

This morning I awoke with the words of an old hymn repeating over and over in my thoughts. I felt that I was suppose to share it with you this morning.

Life is often hard, it has its times of pain, sorrow and struggle. It is far from easy at times. We face temptations and problems daily. But regardless of the struggles, regardless of the trials, regardless of the size of the cross that you bear, this is only temporary. This life is not all there is. For the believer and follower of Christ there awaits a home prepared for us in heaven with our wonderful Lord forever.

So when you are running this race and are tempted to give up because of the difficulties, think about the prize that is ahead of you--- seeing Jesus and living with Him forever-- it will give you the added strength and extra wind that you need to continue to press forward. Because you know that in the end, it will be worth it all, and you will be glad in eternity that you did.

Have a great day. When you consider the prize at the end of your life's race (Jesus), it makes it all worth it.

For further reading:

Galatians 6:9
2 Timothy 4:7,8
Revelation 21:3-5
John 14:1-3

"It Will Be Worth It All"

CHORUS:
It will be worth it all
when we see Jesus!
Life’s trials will seem so small
when we see Christ.
One glimpse of his dear face,
all sorrow will erase.
So, bravely run the race
till we see Christ.

1. Sometimes the day seems long,
Our trials hard to bear.
We´re tempted to complain,
to murmur and despair.
But Christ will soon appear
to catch his bride away!
All tears forever over
in God’s eternal day!

2. At times the sky seems dark,
with not a ray of light;
We’re tossed and driven on,
no human help in sight.
But there is One in heaven,
Who knows our deepest care;
Let Jesus solve your problems,
just go to him in prayer.

3. Life’s day will soon be o’re,
all storms forever past;
We’ll cross the great divide
to Glory, safe at last!
We’ll share the joys of heaven:
a harp, a home, a crown;
The tempter will be banished,
We’ll lay our burdens down.

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Coffee Break is a morning devotional written by Lorraine Ezell

and is sent to you free of charge for the asking from

About the Master's Business Ministry, Inc.

Please feel free to

call (601) 833-5278 or

Email: mastersbusiness@bellsouth.net

Visit us on the web: www.mastersbusiness.org

You are welcomed to make copies and distribute them free of charge.

You may also forward them via e-mail or post them to your website - leaving the whole message in tact unless permission is granted to do otherwise. Please remember to give credit to About the Master's Business Ministry.