Sometimes, the time at which we say something is just as
important as the things that we say. In other words, we can say the right thing at the
wrong time. When my children were young, I had my times of sharing untimely
words. Oftentimes, the things I said to them as words of correction were right, but
the time at which I said them was not. And I am sure that all of us have been
guilty at one time or another of saying things at the worst time.
Never underestimate the power of your words. If you use them
correctly, they can make a real difference in the lives of the people you meet
each day. “Heaviness in the heart of a
man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad,” the Bible says (Proverbs
12:25). This means that when a person is loaded down with the cares of life,
the right words from our mouth can boost his or her spirit.
We can see the power of this verse at work during the public
ministry of Jesus. As He went from place to place, multitudes thronged Him to
hear His Words. Of course, what He said didn’t change the situations that burdened
their hearts. Rather, His words had the power to change their perspective or
focus, and when mixed with their faith in God, they opened a world of awesome possibilities.
I am learning more and more about the power of timely words.
On this blog post, I share words. As a preacher, I stand before audiences regularly
and share words. To be and to remain relevant, I must be able to share the message that many
of my readers and listeners need to hear for the times in which they are
living. Consequently, I often pray and I depend on the Lord to regularly supply me with what
to share through preaching and writing. And sometimes after I have preached a sermon,
someone will come up to me and say, “That’s just what I needed to hear.”
As Jesus’ disciples, let us follow His lead. Very soon,
perhaps today, but definitely very soon, God will cause someone to cross your
path bearing a heavy heart. Don’t underestimate the power of the right words
spoken at the right time.
Copyright © 2012 by Frank King. All rights reserved.
2 comments:
Very true. Encouraging words bring out the best in a person, but discouraging words make a situation worse.
The Word of God is the ultimate example. Through His Words found in the Bible, God speaks to the champion in us, building us up in our most holy faith.
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