Do You Put Jesus’ Words to Practice?
Storms and issues in life will come to attack the Word of God you have heard. But if you have used it to build your life, you will survive.
A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath
Dear one, don’t spoil what God has blessed you with by your harsh words. Is it marriage? Learn to speak to your spouse well. Is it your job? Relate well with your colleagues and managers. Check the words you say, with or without the presence of people around you.
Guard Your Lips to Preserve Your Life
Some people, oblivious of how hurtful they speak, ignore the need to check their mouths by being slow to speak. The scripture tells us in James 1:19 that we must be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. So, patience is extremely needed to keep your mouth in check.
Anxiety Weighs Down the Heart
Your kind words have the capacity to lighten the burdens that weigh down the heart of that anxious person. You might overlook it, but it goes a long way to heal that person. Several people who committed suicide wouldn’t have done it if there was one person who encouraged them not to give up.
Preparing to Go Through a Difficult Situation
Sometimes, God doesn’t remove the issue but rather empowers us to go through it. If Jesus never promised us a problem-free life, then surely it’s not every issue you’ll tell Him to remove from your life that He’ll listen to you. As a matter of fact, some are needed for your growth.
Words from the Mouth of the Wise Are Gracious
God can make you wise also, if and only if you ask Him (see James 1:5). Why? Because God wants more people to be impacted by His Word. So, don’t be satisfied with constantly receiving from the Lord’s servants; also, be conscious of giving out gracious words to others.
A Word of Advice to the Lazy Person
Life is in seasons. There are seasons of plenty and that of drought. What if you get laid off tomorrow? Do you have any plan in place to sustain you financially until you get a new job? You see, don’t live as if there is no tomorrow. Work diligently, child of God, always having it at the back of your mind that time changes.
Preaching Is About Speaking Grace-Filled Words
Dear one, the first time Jesus stood before a congregation to preach the Word, the Bible says that the people marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. They wondered whether or not it was the same Jesus, Joseph’s son, that they had seen growing up. Can I tell you something profound? When you step up into the fullness of your divine calling, people are going to be more surprised about you.
The Kingdom of God Is Not a Matter of Talk
Talk is cheap. Because of that, many people don’t even count the cost involved in bringing their ideas to fruition before sharing them with others. You can conceive a beautiful vision in your mind, but that doesn’t negate the labour involved in raising that dream. Be conscious of wielding the power of God in you to do many exploits for His glory.
Bless Those Who Persecute You
Romans 12:14 says as a believer, you must bless those who persecute you. To emphasise this, Paul continued in the same verse, “… bless and do not curse.” Think about that! You must choose to bless those who make your life hard as a Christian rather than curse them.
A Question for a Question
In your interactions with others, be cautious about what you say. Some people who try to engage you in conversation are not doing so because they genuinely want to hang out with you but because they want to get something against you to gossip about. Just be careful.
In the Beginning Was the Word
Jesus is the light of the world. When He became the Word incarnate, He appeared as the light that shines in the darkness. Why? Because the world is dark without Him? Have you ever wondered why sin is continually increasing in the world? It’s because Jesus is not expressed in that area of life. But these things ought to change. And who can lead that change? It is the believers in Christ—you and me.