“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth” (Josh. 1:8).
Have you ever been frustrated with yourself because of what you hear coming out of your mouth? Jesus said that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks (Luke 6:45).
If you’re focusing most of your attention on natural things—watching secular television, going to the movies, thinking about worldly matters, worrying about your job and family—then that’s what you’re going to talk about.
What you need to do is refocus your attention. Turn your attention toward God’s Word and keep it there.
In everyday terms, Joshua 1:8 says, “Talk the Word.” When I say talk the Word, I don’t mean just every now and then when you’re feeling spiritual. I mean continually.
In Deuteronomy 6:7 (NIV), God said you should talk His Word: “When you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
That’s pretty much all the time, isn’t it? At home, at work, in the grocery store—wherever you are, keep the Word of God in your mouth. Romans 10:17 says that “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” So when you’re continually talking about what God says, what He’ll do, and what His promises are, you’re going to be growing in faith because you’re hearing the Word from yourself all the time.
Isn’t that exciting? You can change what you’re hearing. So start today to fill your heart with an abundance of the Word. Then listen as your mouth gets in line with what God says about you and your circumstances.
Speak the Word: The Word of God does not depart out of my mouth. (Joshua 1:8)
For Further Study: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Daily Scripture Reading: Isaiah 52-53 Psalm 54
Eagle Mountain International Church, Inc.
aka: Kenneth Copeland Ministries
For the last 50 years Kenneth and Gloria Copeland have been passionately teaching Christians all over the world how to apply the principles of faith found in God's WORD to their lives.
They have seven ministry offices around the world: United States, Canada, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Ukraine and Latin America. Their God-given directive is to preach and teach the uncompromised WORD of God on every available voice, which is being accomplished through a variety of channels, including our Believer's Voice of Victory TV and radio broadcasts, podcast and magazine; Believers' Conventions, Victory Campaigns and Living Victory meetings; published books, website, and social media channels, to name a few.
With the expansion of technology, they have more work to do now than ever. They are determined to let the world know Jesus is LORD, and they are not slowing down anytime soon!
Website: https://www.kcm.org