Words are easy to come from our mouths, but sadly they are not always followed up with action. David wrestled with a situation where people were happy to lie to each other and deception was common practise - wow, that sounds a lot like our world in 2013, hey?!
Everyone lies to their neighbour;
they flatter with their lips
but harbour deception in their hearts. (Psalm 12:2)
Yet, despite the attitudes and examples of those around him, David still reminds us that with God things are different. God is always a person of his word!
And the words of the Lord are flawless,
like silver purified in a crucible,like gold refined seven times. (Psalm 12:6)
When God speaks, his Word brings life!
Reflection:
1. Think of the many people who flocked to hear Jesus preach and perform miracles. Reflect on how their 'words' changed over 5 days (from one Sunday until the Friday). Words of praise quickly became words of hate and condemnation. Are we also so fickle?
2. What 'words' are you going to be using today? Guard them well.
“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.” - Rudyard Kipling
Living in Grace
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