“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!” – Proverbs 15:23
Some years ago, the boxer George Foreman was a spokesman for Midas Muffler. In the TV commercial he was coaching a man who had to get a muffler for his car but was timid and afraid to speak up for himself.
George Foreman, then heavyweight boxing champion of the world, encouraged the man to be tough in his speech and to repeat the phrase, “I won’t pay a lot for this muffler” until he could say it with confidence.
Jesus is our coach and faith in His word guarantees victory. Whenever we are facing tests or trials and Satan is threatening to disrupt our peace or tells us wrong things to do, listen carefully and you will hear the Lord speaking to you out of His word.
In faith, repeat His word with confidence and rest in Him to give you victory over the tricks of the enemy. Revelation 12:11 says, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony ….”
Here are just a few things you will hear the Lord say:
“Follow peace with all men.”
“Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
“Pray without ceasing.”
“Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.”
“Be careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication let your request be made known.”
“Lo, I am with you always.”
“With patience possess ye your soul.”
“Peace be still.”
“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.”
“A soft answer turneth away wrath.”
“Let your communication be yea, yea; nay, nay.”
“The eyes of the Lord are in every place …”
“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty.”
“Study to show thyself approved.”
“Hope thou in God.”
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
“How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God!”
“Search me, O God, and know my heart …”
“Let the words of my mouth … be acceptable in thy sight.”
Remember, whatever the situation, God has a word for you.
