Daily Bread – January 10, 2023 (The Third Day – Genesis 1:9-13) Romans 10:8 – But what does it say, The Word is near you, in your mouth and even in your heart; this is that Word of faith that proclaimed. Speaking Faith Too many of God’s people speak things that have nothing to do with the Word of God. They agree with disappointment and speak out about a future of failure and demise. We must learn to speak only those things God has said, and not agree with our adversary and the disappointing circumstances we may find ourselves in. We live our lives much too earthly; and so when things are going good, we are happy and speaking words of life, and when things go bad, we are sad and begin to declare reproachful things. God desires to turn all the bad around and fill you with a sound of continual thanksgiving (Colossians 3:15-17; Philippians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:18). So, keep your tongue from evil and do not allow your lips to speak out words of doubt and disappointment, depart from evil and pursue His peace (1 Peter 3:10; Psalms 34:12-14). Let us only speak the truth of the Word of God, and say with the men of faith and wisdom, “All of the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing arrogant or perverse in them” (Proverbs 8:8). God is a God of faith, and without faith, we cannot please Him (Hebrews 11:6). There is no good thing that He will withhold from those who walk upright, so be in expectation that all God has promised will be fulfilled in you (Psalms 84:11; Proverbs 28:10). Don’t faint, neither grow weary (Isaiah 40:30-31; Galatians 6:9). Rather, let the words of your mouth and the meditations of your heart be acceptable in the sight of your Strength and Redeemer (Psalms 19:14). It is by our words that we are condemned, or justified. Therefore, we must be careful to only speak the words of truth – the words of faith (Matthew 12:37; Proverbs 13:3). Our confession must be what we truly believe; and for those born of the Spirit, we believe the truth as it is revealed by God – not by circumstance! Blessings, Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
Daily Bread 1/10/2023
