Power of Words

"It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life." (John 6:63)

"But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment." (Matthew 12:36)

What a marvelous blessing it is to become a wise steward of the tongue! Jesus tells us His words are spirit and life -- much more than syllables and sounds, but they are alive and living and able to accomplish the purpose for which they are spoken. There are no idle words from the mouth of God, and as we mature in Him, there will be fewer and fewer from us. Our words are pregnant with meaning and effect, and the Lord will hold us accountable for them. Perhaps we should give longer and wiser consideration before we speak.

The Lord is pleased when we speak words of blessing and truth, and when our speech reflects His express viewpoint. The lips of the child of God should release the sweetness of the heart of God and be rooted in faith and kindness. Let us at all cost avoid bitter and scornful words that do not reflect the love of our Lord. Jesus is the example we are to follow in our conversation, and His example is one of perfection. May the Holy Spirit teach us to communicate in a perfect way that strengthens and redeems.

Let's Pray - Father God, help me to speak words that bring life and love to every conversation. I will follow the example and instruction of my Lord to speak the truth in love, and in a way that builds up and strengthens the one who hears me. In Jesus alone, Amen.