Psalm 119:41-43 “May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise; then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word. Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.”
We live in a society that values free speech and people state their opinions face to face and on social media. This can be useful in creating dialogue and learning different perspectives, unless their speech is unwholesome, critical or is used to ridicule. People often are unaware of the power of their words! Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” We must be mindful of our words and be sure to use words that build up and not tear down others.
Unfortunately, sometimes we believe what others say about us more than what God says, or more specifically, what God’s Word says about us. This can be problematic and can lead to discouragement, distraction and derailment of our purpose. When we read and meditate on God’s Word, we fill and renew our minds with His truth. This is life-giving and a valuable use of your time that leads to spiritual growth.
It is vitally important to know, study and trust God’s Word, so that you can be ready to give an answer to anyone who may taunt you or use words to harm you. By speaking God’s Word aloud, you are declaring God’s promises over your life, and it will empower you with God-confidence to apply His truth to your life. Ask Holy Spirit to open your mind to better understand Scripture. He will give insight, new understanding and wisdom in applying it to your life.
God’s Word is a weapon of spiritual warfare. It is compared to a double-edged sword in Hebrews 4:12 and is described as the sword of the Spirit as an essential part of God’s armor in Ephesians 6:17. Learn to use God’s Word as an effective tool to fight the enemy of your soul. Use God’s Word to build yourself up and remind yourself of your identity in Christ Jesus. I routinely read aloud my list of “I am” statements that I generated from dozens of Scriptures, as a way to renew my mind and it is a mighty help during spiritual battles. God’s Word is powerful!
Sometimes when I engage in listening prayer, I receive a word from the Lord. I feel compelled to share this word, as I believe others may benefit from this too. During this encounter, I sensed the importance of laying aside distractions and spending time with Him out of a love for Him and not obligation. I believe God is encouraging us to let go of distractions, doubt, and disbelief, and to instead take up His Word which will reap a harvest of the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control) when we read, meditate and apply the truth of God’s Word. I believe God is encouraging us to walk in truth, walk in love and walk in the light of God, as we believe and act upon His written Word, in love and obedience, as we engage in intimate times with the Holy Spirit through Biblical meditation and prayer.
Embrace God’s love for you through taking up His Word, speaking it aloud and trusting His powerful truth.
Such a needed word Vivian. We must take the time to read God‘s word so we can declare His promises and apply His truth. May love radiate out of our hearts as we watch what we say and do.
Good word!
Thanks for your encouragement today!
Vianne,
Thank you for the encouraging words . We serve an awesome God, His word is shaper than any two-edged sword , always true , powerful and much more.