Words Move Hearts, Hearts Move Limbs

  

Oh the power and potential of our words!

Words matter. It’s been said that “words are cheap”. Think again. Words launch wars.

Words destroy credibility. Words can lead to broken homes. In James 3:2-10, it warns us of the destructive power of our words. It even declares, “The tongue can no man tame...” Only through the power of the Holy Spirit, can we learn to “master” our mouth.

Words are like matches. They can ignite a raging forest fire of strife, hate, resentment, and confusion. However, they can also create hope, unlock faith, encourage, and motivate. What we say and how we say it matters. It matters a lot. Our words reveal our character. They tell others what kind of person we are. Words reveal what is in the heart.

As a Pastor for many years, I’ve witnessed words destroy marriages, ruin relationships, and even cause division in the church. On the other hand, I’ve noticed how words can calm a tense situation, conquer discouragement, and even unlock forgiveness, leading to restoration and peace.

I have preached over 8000 sermons over the years and at times wondered if anything I said really made a difference. Only to discover that one small sentence or a simple thought conveyed was remembered for a lifetime. Paul wrote in Ephesians 4:29, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying...” That is quite a challenge!

Remember–words matter. Your words matter! May God give us the wisdom to manage our mouth. Our friends, our family, our churches will be the beneficiaries.


The Pastor’s Pocket
Pastor Bruce Freeman

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