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The Power of Words

‭Jeremiah 15:19 NIV‬
"Therefore, this is what the Lord says: “If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let these people turn to you, but you must not turn to them."

Words of the mouth are powerful. From the very beginning, we see that words are not just sounds — they carry life, meaning, and spiritual power.

In John 1:1, the Bible says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." This is revelation that not only is the Word important, but that God Himself is called the Word.

Words are spiritual. They have an effect when spoken. In Isaiah 55:11, God says, "My word... shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please." In other words, words have consequences — and they don’t come back void.

We see this clearly in Genesis 1:3, where God said, "Let there be light," and there was light." He used words to create the world. That reveals how powerful the words can be.

Because of this, we must be very careful with what we say. In James 3:10, "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be." We should not bless someone one moment and curse them the next. That’s not right.

Also, our words can trap us. Proverbs 6:2, "Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth." This means we can get ourselves into trouble by what we say.

God listens to our words. In Numbers 14:28, He says, "As ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you." That means what we say matters to Him — and He responds to our words.

That’s why God teaches us in Colossians 4:6, "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt." This means we should speak kindly and wisely, in a way that helps and blesses others, not in a way that hurts or tears down.
Words are powerful. They create, they carry a meaning, and they affect others and even our own lives. So let’s use our words carefully — to bless, not curse; to build up, not destroy; to speak life, not harm. Because God is listening, and our words matter.

Prayer
Glorious Heavenly Father, Help me to speak words that bring life, not harm. Teach me to use my tongue to bless, not curse. Let my words be full of grace and truth, seasoned with love to your glory and honour, in the precious name of Jesus I have prayed, Amen,

Give to God a sacrifice

‭2 Corinthians 9:6-7 NIV‬
"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

We are fond of giving to others, particularly the poor, what we do not need in our houses. Every time I make an appeal for alms to the less fortunate, I receive a bounty of clothing more than food. This is as families rid themselves of unwanted old clothes from their wadrobes. In fact, some of the clothing ends up in waste.
While giving to the poor is commendable (Proverbs 19:17), it is not enough to pass on what we no longer need. True generosity includes intentionality—planning for the welfare of others, helping them rise, not just survive.

When King David sought to offer a sacrifice to halt a plague, Araunah offered his land and oxen freely. Yet David replied, “I will not offer burnt offerings to the LORD my God that cost me nothing” (2 Samuel 24:24, ESV).

Our worship—whether through time, service, or resources—must reflect a sacrificial giving. We shouldn't only attend church when there’s no competing social event or when we are free!! When choosing between God and other priorities, who wins?

Abel and Cain both offered sacrifices, yet God accepted Abel’s and rejected Cain’s (Genesis 4:3–5). Why? Abel gave from a heart of faith and offered the best of his flock (Hebrews 11:4) Cain selected carelessly from his harvest. Cain's sacrifice was rejected while Abel's was accepted. We need to learn to give to God a well thought and considered sacrifice.

Sacrifices in the bible were to be unblemished—without defect (Leviticus 22:20–22). This symbolized giving God the finest, not leftovers.

Let us examine our hearts and give God not just what costs us nothing—but our best. For He is worthy all the praise, the glory and all the honour.

Prayer

Our Heavenly Daddy, Hallowed be Your Name. You are the Creator of Heaven and Earth, worthy of all glory and all honour.
Help me not to give You a sacrifice that costs me nothing.Teach me to offer my very best—in time, in talents, gifts, and resources. May I offer you a Thanksgiving heart. You are worthy of it all, and much more. In Jesus' name. Amen.

No Condemnation

Romans 8:1
‘There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.’

- As His children, we can now enjoy His grace, favour, and blessing in our lives.
- He came to remove the guilt and the shame.
- In Him, we have the hope of salvation a better way, without condemnation.
- He wants to transform our lives and make His presence a reality.
- we are His children if we follow his guidance and obey His commands.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank You that I do not need to live under condemnation and guilt. You have come to remove the stain of sin so that I can live in a relationship with You and enjoy Your loving kindness towards me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.