The joy and success of life greatly depend on the choice of words. The entire course of life and its turn is determined by the proper use of words. Words are valuable, once we realize the true meaning of this, we must use them sparingly, depending upon the need. Solomon received it as a gift from God; hence, he shares, in admiration, the power and beauty of the flow or the supply of the apt answer that benefits both the listener and the speaker: “Congenial conversation—what a pleasure! The right word at the right time—beautiful!” (Pro 15:23) Living in a ‘culture of chat’ that encourages and promotes the wasting of precious words, may we choose to use words only when and where they are necessary. God takes delight in sending His words with a purpose that accomplishes the good for many: “As the rain and snow come down from heaven and stay upon the ground to water the earth, and cause the grain to grow and to produce seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry,  so also is my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It shall accomplish all I want it to and prosper everywhere I send it.” (Is 55:10-11) Let us take the best advantage of the gift of speech, by meditating upon every word before its delivery, then its power and influence will be great.

Abba, Thank You for the supply of Your life-giving words. Let Your Spirit make us follow Your incarnated word, who healed and blessed all around Him by His powerful words, In Jesus’ Most Wonderful name, Amen.