Do you remember the old saying, “My word is my bond”?
People used to give value to what they say, to the words they used. Words had importance, value and meaning and now it seems it has just become so much noise.
To God, words are important. With His words He framed the world and all that is in it. “And God said, light be and there was light”.
When God promised Abraham a son, we’re told that Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness. David wrote the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119, about God’s word and the importance of it.
“Young people can live a clean life by obeying your word. 10 I worship you with all my heart.
Don’t let me walk away from your commands. 11 I treasure your word above all else; it keeps me from sinning against you.” Psalm 119:9-11 CEV
Jesus was referred to as the Word. What He said had value and power! People were healed when he spoke a word; his words cursed a fig tree and caused it to die from the roots up; they turned the water into wine and raised the dead.
Jesus told the Pharisees in Matthew 12 that out of the abundance or fullness of their hearts, the mouth speaks and that by their words they would be justified or condemned. He went on to say that they would be judged for every idle word that came from their mouths.
The Pharisees had been plotting against Jesus earlier in this chapter and even went so far as to say that the works Jesus was doing were of the devil. They were trying to stir up the people against Jesus using their words and Jesus wanted them to know that their words would come back to judge them.
King Solomon, the wisest man to ever live, wrote these words. “Your words can be as satisfying as fruit, as pleasing as the food that fills your stomach. 21 The tongue can speak words that bring life or death. Those who love to talk must be ready to accept what it brings.” Proverbs 18:20-21 CEV
So today, let our words bring life. Life to us and our situations, life to our mate & children, life to our colleagues, words of life, peace, health, prosperity and salvation.
“People cannot see their own mistakes, so don’t let me commit secret sins. 13 Don’t let me do what I know is wrong. Don’t let sin control me. If you help me, I can be pure and free from sin 14 May my words and thoughts please you. LORD, you are my Rock—the one who rescues me.” Psalm 19:12-14 CEV
God’s word has changed my life. I want my words to change the lives of others.