Day 295
Reading: James 1:1 - James 5:20
Whilst reading the Bible in each book I have sought to look for one main thing that is a focal point. I am sure you will agree that it's not simple to do that as each book in the Bible has numerous teachings that God desires we understand. While reading the Book of James my mind had many thoughts of what to blog. However, as I thought and prayed about it I felt I should blog about the tongue.
James in writing this letter warns the believer that many destinies have been ruined by the tongue. When this small part of the body is not under God's control the havoc it can do is great. Just think of the many dictators in history. Many rose to the place of prominence because of their words.
You taste food with the tongue, not the hands that bring it to your mouth. Your eyes may see a meal and it may look delicious but the tongue will reveal whether what you saw was great to taste or not. This is the same with words. How do your words taste? People may see you and think wow but when you open your mouth you leave a sour taste. Are your words edifying or hurtful? Do your words build or destroy?
Solomon declared that words give life or death. Your words are creating your present and future. Your words are tying you either to a glorious future or a decaying past. Solomon said that a person is satisfied by the words they speak Proverbs 18:20-21. Your thoughts are related to your words. Even a drunk person will speak what is hidden in their heart. Guard your heart, guard your mouth to live a life that pleases God.
May I challenge you to speak words that are edifying. Speak the promises of God over your life. Stop the complaining and raise a sacrifice of praise to your Maker. Remember that in darkness God didn't speak about the darkness Genesis 1:3. He spoke light. We are made in His image and it's therefore imperative that we speak light to see right.
Memory Verse: James 1:22
Decree:
James 4:7-8
Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (italics mine)
Reading: James 1:1 - James 5:20
Whilst reading the Bible in each book I have sought to look for one main thing that is a focal point. I am sure you will agree that it's not simple to do that as each book in the Bible has numerous teachings that God desires we understand. While reading the Book of James my mind had many thoughts of what to blog. However, as I thought and prayed about it I felt I should blog about the tongue.
James in writing this letter warns the believer that many destinies have been ruined by the tongue. When this small part of the body is not under God's control the havoc it can do is great. Just think of the many dictators in history. Many rose to the place of prominence because of their words.
You taste food with the tongue, not the hands that bring it to your mouth. Your eyes may see a meal and it may look delicious but the tongue will reveal whether what you saw was great to taste or not. This is the same with words. How do your words taste? People may see you and think wow but when you open your mouth you leave a sour taste. Are your words edifying or hurtful? Do your words build or destroy?
Solomon declared that words give life or death. Your words are creating your present and future. Your words are tying you either to a glorious future or a decaying past. Solomon said that a person is satisfied by the words they speak Proverbs 18:20-21. Your thoughts are related to your words. Even a drunk person will speak what is hidden in their heart. Guard your heart, guard your mouth to live a life that pleases God.
May I challenge you to speak words that are edifying. Speak the promises of God over your life. Stop the complaining and raise a sacrifice of praise to your Maker. Remember that in darkness God didn't speak about the darkness Genesis 1:3. He spoke light. We are made in His image and it's therefore imperative that we speak light to see right.
Memory Verse: James 1:22
Decree:
James 4:7-8
Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (italics mine)
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