OUR DOORWAY TO PROSPERITY

Text: Proverbs 18:20-21 "A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth: from the produce of his lips he shall be filled. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit".

Our prosperity or otherwise is determined largely by the use of our tongue. Many have brought to themselves great trouble and evil with their tongue. Even though tiny compared with other parts of the body, it is the driver of our vehicle to prosperity.

Bishop David Oyedepo is fond of saying "A closed mouth is a closed destiny". Words we produce are very potent and powerful. Until God spoke, darkness covered the face of the earth. When He spoke, light came on board. You are likely to remain in that condition until yuou learn how to speak to the challenge.

We are not advised to use our tongue wrongly but wisely. There is a time to open our mouth widely for God to fill it with the right words (Psalm 81:10). God did not make mistake when He gave us two ear lobes and one tongue. We are to listen well before we respond. In Proverbs 18:6-7 we see how contention can be caused using our tongue unwisely. Unwholesome tongue promotes destruction as well. This is also confirmed in Proverbs 13:3.

You are to know that your doorway to your prosperity is your tongue. James 3:5. The tongue is likened to a fire - which consumes. The tongue is capable of generating death and life. With the tongue we praise God. With it men curse others. "Your mouth is the architect of your destiny. "So said Bishop David Abioye.

You must learn to use your tongue profitably, command the gates to open up, never speak death but life into your situation. Resemble Jesus our perfect master. Listen well. Dwell richly on the word of God. Rely on the Holy Ghost.

Pray with me, Father, cause me to use my tongue to bring healing and comfort to many today in Jesus name. Amen.