Word Power

        Although I have written about the power of our words before, I feel an unction from the Holy Spirit to speak about the subject again. In Job 22:28 (MEV) we read, “You will also declare a matter, and it will be established unto you; and the light will shine upon your ways.” What are we declaring?
           
      In Genesis 1, we see the first recorded demonstration of powerful words when God said, “’Light!’ And light appeared” (Genesis 1:3 MSG). Throughout the account of creation, “God said” is repeated numerous times. Creation responded to God’s Word.

       Of Jesus, the Scriptures say, “God’s Son has all the brightness of God’s own glory and is like him in every way. By his own mighty word, he holds the universe together” (Hebrews 1:3 CEV). Think about that. Without the sustaining Word of God, the universe would disband.

      What about our words? Our “words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences” (Proverbs 18:21 TPT). Our words produce fruit for either life or death.

      What about the words we hear? The words we hear shape our thinking and influence the direction we take in life. If we hear from childhood we are useless and will never accomplish anything, that will likely be the result. On the other hand, if we are told God loves us, has a wonderful plan for our lives, and will empower us in all our endeavours, our lives will be influenced to flow in a positive direction.
         
​        Our words are like seeds. What are we sowing with our tongues - gossip, slander, hate-filled words, which bring death, or hopeful, pure, and love-filled words, which bring life? “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” (Proverbs 12:18).

        Let’s fill our mouths with the Word of God. “And my tongue shall talk of your righteousness, rightness, and justice, and of [my reasons for] Your praise all the day long” (Psalm 35:28 AMPC). “May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous” (Psalm 119:172).

       Today, dear Lord Jesus, help each one of us to choose words which release life to those around us, strengthen their faith, and reflect the image of the God who created us. In the precious Name of Jesus, Amen.