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Word Power!
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by Mary Coppage
he advent of any crisis brings with it its own terms
done. Those who keep their minds stayed on Him will be
and definitions. Some are new: “COVID-19,” for
kept in perfect PEACE (Isaiah 26:3). Don’t be distracted or
example. Others, such as “social distance,” are re-
deceived. The present generations seem to be enthralled by
engineered. Still others are words and terms sewn together
fables and fairy tales; the Gospel of Jesus Christ is neither. It
to best describe and communicate the things they portray:
is the power of God unto salvation to all who believe it. Let
“shelter at home” or “essential” and “non-essential”
no one make you ashamed of it or tempt you away from it,
businesses. Easily understood words and terms are very
but earnestly contend for the FAITH that was given to the
important to properly communicate to people essential and even life-saving information. We Christians are well aware of the necessity and the power of words. In the beginning was the Word. He was with God, He was God, and everything that was made was made by Him (John 1:1). Our faith came by hearing and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). The word spoken by Jesus cleanses us (Ephesians 5:26; John 15:3), and the humble receiving of the engrafted word is able to save our souls (James 1:21). Since the knowledge and use of words are so very important in all things, let us check out, refresh, and add to our spiritual vocabulary. Let’s start with this—BREATHE! Here lately, it’s almost
saints (Jude 3). God’s people everywhere have heard about
as though some strange thing has happened to us and we
the perilous times and people that shall be in the last days
are holding our breath, waiting for the next thing. Breathe
(Matthew 24; 2 Timothy 3). God tells us they must and will
and give God glory, thanks, and praise! The Lord God
come, but again and again, He reassures us through His
rules and reigns! The times may be uncertain, but our God
Word that He will not leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy
is not! Trust Him, have faith, and believe His Word and
31:6; Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 13:5; Isaiah 41:10).
promises! He is without equal or comparison; there is none
So STRENGTHEN and ENCOURAGE yourselves in
like Him and no God but Him. Trust in Him with all your
the Lord. Pray without ceasing and without doubting for all
heart; acknowledge Him in everything, and He will direct
men everywhere, and know that the effectual, fervent prayer
your path (Proverbs 3:5-6). He has set up and called the
of the righteous avails much. Hope thou in God; walk wisely
end of things from the beginning: “…from everlasting to
and worthy of your calling. USE YOUR WORDS!
everlasting, thou art God” (Psalm 90:2). your pure minds by way of remembrance. Do not fear, but remember who He is, what He said, and what He has
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About The Author
FOCUS on Him, and allow the Holy Spirit to stir up Mary Coppage is a native of Dalton, Georgia, where she still resides. She is a licensed minister and a member of True Gospel Pentecostal Church.
