The internet is an amazing tool of communication. The World Wide Web was
an unfathomable concept last century, yet today the internet's
capabilities are almost taken for granted. At the push of a button, and
with the stroke of a key, we are instantly connected with people from
across the globe. We now have the ability to connect with an individual,
or with groups of people, living anywhere on our planet. Our spoken or
written words reach their destination in the time it takes us to blink
our eyes, and are everlasting. Our words can be heard or viewed by
anyone at any time.
"The tongue has the power of
life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own
words." (Proverbs 18:21 GW)
Back in the 1930's, my grandmother was a Pen Pal to
people from all over the world. In those days correspondence took place
between specific individuals. Letters were hand written and mailed,
taking weeks to travel back and forth between senders. Regardless of the
time lags, expense, and the intentional effort correspondence required,
connections were made and friendships were forged. I am aware of my
grandmother sending God's Word and encouragement to people in China,
Australia, and the UK. Today I learned that some of my own words of
encouragement spoken months ago had reached Saudi Arabia. Immediately
the magnitude of responsibility, privilege, and accountability for those
words, came flooding back. Scripture tells us that we are accountable
for every word we speak because our words are containers filled with the
power to help or hurt those who receive them.
"I
open my mouth with skillful and godly Wisdom, and on my tongue is the
law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction]." (Proverbs 31:26 AMP)
Prayer:
Loving Father, thank you for Your Word. Your Word is a lamp to our feet
and a light to our path. Your Word is powerful, and sharper than a
two-edged sword. The heavens and earth were created by Your Word. Father
God, You made us in Your image, so help us to be mindful of the power
our words hold. Today, may we speak only those words that lift and
encourage others. Use our words and actions to connect the lost, hurt,
or seeking, with You. We ask this in Jesus Precious Name. Amen.
Jackie Blanchard
London, Ontario, Canada
Connected by Words
Today's Bible Verse:
"May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my
heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer." (Psalm 19:14)
Connected by Words
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