Success - The Importance of Speech

Scripture Reference: Mark 8:31-38

Sometimes the things that we say get us into trouble. Peter, upon hearing that his leader, his Christ, would have to suffer, be rejected and be killed, gave a knee jerk reaction. Peter kicked in his tongue before his brain and faith. We must learn to speak in faith and not fear. We all have had those experiences where we wish we could take back something we said. The words seem to jump off of our tongue before we even know what we are saying, almost like someone else is speaking. Peter had just said that Jesus was the Christ and now Jesus is saying to him, "get behind me Satan..." What we say as believers has power to affect how others see God and us. We are not speaking on behalf of ourselves any longer. With a faith that God is in us through Jesus Christ's death and resurrection we are his mouth. Our words will reflect if we are ashamed of him or not. We are called to bless the cross of Christ with our lives and our words. The success of the body of Christ, in part, is put into our mouth. We need to use our words wisely.
Prayer: The heavens are telling the glory of God. All of creation speaks of your power and majesty, ever present Lord. Even the unseen things, the distant stars, and the tiniest particles of matter proclaim volumes and declare the wonder that is yours alone. Help us speak faithfully of all your do. Help us to speak wisely in all we say. Help us use the gift of speech to bring you glory. Let the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our rock and our redeemer. Amen.
Author: Jim O'Connell

Part of Devotional Series: Lessons For Living

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