The power of YOU’RE WORDS
“The words we speak today, will determine the lives we live tomorrow.”
Today I would like to share with you, on a subject that not many pay much attention to! (Non chalant) about it.
Topic: The power of your words
Please realise today church that your words have energy & power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, hurt, harm & humiliate, and destroy! Yes, it does!
That is why it is important that we carefully consider our words, church!
Proverbs 18:21 (Amp) – Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.
That is why we need to discipline ourselves to speak only in a way that conveys respect, gentleness, humility & encouragement!
Jesus clearly set the standard as we read of His many encounters with people. Not once did He judge, criticise, or condemn!
Ephesians 5:1 (Amp) – Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]. Amen or Enia?
We read of many examples in the word where Jesus spoke to & commanded demons to flee & by His words, He calmed the seas & rebuked the storms.
By His very words, people received their healing & deliverance and He even commanded (by His words) Lazarus to be raised from the dead!
We also read in the Old Testament, how God our Father, spoke the world into existence “Let there be light”……………….
By God’s words, the heavens were created, and night and day were separated.
Would you agree with me then, that there is indeed power in the words that we speak? Amen!
Why then, is it that our tongues are so difficult to control, and that it will leave us with regret if we do not use it, wisely?
Psalm 19:14 (Amp) – Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.
1 Peter 3:10 (Amp) – The one who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good-whether apparent or not], must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
So, what is God trying to say to us, church, visitors?
I can almost hear Him say: “Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out, because you may have to eat them sometime”
Or: Think twice before you speak, for the words you say can only be forgiven, but not forgotten.”
Ephesians 4:29 (Amp) – Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
Edify people with your words!
And be selective in what you say, put your brain in gear before you put your mouth in action!
(Think before you say something)
(You get my drift, church?)
Realise that kind words can be short & easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless! Amen
Question is: When last did you say something kind to anybody?
How many times will you find that people just needed a kind word, or a word of approval & praise? “Well done,” “Thank you.”
When last did you encourage somebody church?
Listen: It may seem insignificant to say a word or two, but when we give encouragement, what wonders it can do!” Amen?
How many kids out there crave (verlang) for some small sign of approval, or even a word of recognition, and an honest expression for the good we see in them & the work they do!
Realise church, that a word of encouragement can make the difference between giving up or going on to succeed!
Examples:
God’s word is clear church, that our words have incredible power to bring blessings & life, or curses & death!
Today I would like to pose a few questions to you all:
Are you intentional with your words?
(Do you mean what you say?)
Is it true (lying lips) necessary (really) c. is it kind (or salted with sarcasm)
Do you speak from your heart, or your head?
Is your communication honest (opreg) and your motives pure or do you flatter (smooth talk) people? “sugar-coat”
Does your words inspire & uplift others to greater heights, or are they forever negative & critical?
Do people seek & enjoy your company & conversation, or do they avoid & dodge you because of what is coming out of your mouth!
Psalm 141:3 (Amp) – Set a guard, O Lord over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips [to keep me from speaking thoughtlessly].
James 3:4-5(Amp) – 4And look at the ships. Even though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the impulse of the helmsman determines. 5In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!
You see church, our words have a lasting impact, long after we speak to them (anybody remember?)
You see, people may say of you & me:
You will never amount to anything, you’re a drop-out just like your dad or mom…….
Your reply should be: I choose to believe what the Word of God says about me….
“I am more than a conqueror, a royal priesthood, a holy nation!”
Created in the image of God.
You can’t do this, or that & life is hopeless.
Your reply: “I can do all things through Christ & life is full of possibilities!!
Your birth was never planned & it was a mistake.
Your reply: God knew about me before the beginning of time, even when I was formed in the secret depths of my mother’s womb!
So, as we conclude today & as you reflect back on your own life, what has been coming out of your mouth lately?
Do you find yourself: judging, nagging, complaining, criticizing, moaning, negative & miserable all the time?
Or are you an imitator of Christ…. That can & will use the power of your words to speak & declare:
Healing & restoration to the sick & needy
Proclaim freedom to those in bondage
Salvation to those who don’t know Christ yet
Quote Joel Osteen: “The power to see change, in your life, can be found in the words that you speak. You have the power to set the destination of your life, by the words that comes out of your mouth” Amen.
You are the sum total today, of the words that you’ve spoken over yourself, yesterday!
Amen.
