To Speak or Not To Speak...That is the Question!

God dealt with me about an issue this weekend and it was to speak or not to speak regarding a certain issue. We simply must pray and listen to the Holy Spirit when He guides us to open up our mouths about something God has shown us REGARDLES of the backlash and what people may think. Now, some people will say, and I've heard these words..."You should keep your mouth closed and just pray." Or "When God gives you something to say, if it's in the right timing, that person won't even get mad." Now, both of these may be true IN SOME INSTANCES, but you better know that sometimes when God requires us to open up our mouths and speak people won't like it!! Think about Jesus when He walked the earth. People were so mad that He was calling our their sin that they plotted to kill Him and sought to stone Him countless times!! When God shows us an area that concerns us and especially when He shows us the enemies plot, you better believe He wants us to open our mouths against the enemy AND be in prayer! I'm so thankful for God opening up my eyes to this situation because the enemy WILL NOT WIN. God revealed him and let me know that I needed to be alert and ready to war. And, through Him, victory is assured. So, seek God, hear Him and when He requires you to speak...OPEN YOUR MOUTH. I did this today and no, the person did not like what I was saying but I knew it was the truth and I knew that it had to be done. So, I take the backlash with peace. One thing I do know is that God is with me.