Explosive Words.

Thursday, June 02, 2011
Explosive Words. We have an amazing power with our words. Scripture talks about the unmatched power that is held by the tongue. James compares it to a huge ship’s rudder, being able to steer the course of the rest of the entire body and life. He says it’s like a fire that, when controlled can do great things but when out of control can wreak havoc like never before seen. And he said it’s like a bit in the mouth of a wild animal, able to guide such incredible power if managed just right.
Our words can heal. Did you know that you have the power, with your words, to bring great healing and hope into lives? It’s with the tongue that we speak the words of His Gospel to a lost and dying world. The truth is that people are dying. In the meantime, they are living in a hopeless, scary world. Everyday something new happens that feeds the uncertainty that lives in the hearts and minds of people everywhere. Yet as believers, we can speak hope and calm into that uncertainty by sharing what Jesus has done.
Our words can build up. You can give someone confidence and strength with your words. You would probably be surprised to find out how many people you encounter every single day that are hopeless. They have allowed themselves to be beat down and raked over the coals of this world. They view themselves as worthless, and have no reason to take care of themselves, let alone make good decisions. Your words can turn that around. You can speak the truth that God created them unique, and for a one of a kind purpose because He loves them immensely.
Our words can also hurt. You have, within that muscle called the tongue, the ability to tear others down. You can use your words to break people into small piles of brokenness if you so choose. You can name call, belittle, and gossip. You can throw flaming missiles of hatred that have their origins in the pits of hell, if you choose to do so.
Our words can spread condemnation. The world, without Christ, is condemned because of the lack of acceptance of the Gospel of Christ. If we do nothing, we are allowing that to continue. And if we use our mouths (or typing fingers) to spread filth, perversion, profanity, and ungodly words we aren’t spreading salvation, but rather further entrenching condemnation.
We have the message of Truth, hope, salvation – deliverance! The world needs it desperately. Your Facebook friends need it desperately. Your coworkers need it desperately. Your family needs it desperately. Your fellow students need it desperately. The cashier at the grocery store needs it desperately. The kid behind the counter at the fast food restaurant who just got your order wrong needs it desperately. Those words coming out of your mouth can be explosive – think twice and pray thrice before you use them.



That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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