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Walk in the Light!
May we never lose sight of the big picture regarding the Lord’s salvation, and may we never surrender our gratitude to the pressures of this world!
Mt 17:1-2
And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.
Walk in the Light!
This is the God we serve, my friends. The One who gave Himself up for us is the same One who lights up the whole universe just by His presence!!
Walk in the Light!
May we never lose sight of the big picture regarding the Lord’s salvation, and may we never surrender our gratitude to the pressures of this world!
“Rejoice in the LORD!” (Php 4:4)
Allow the power and kindness of God to overwhelm your soul with gratitude. He is good to those who seek Him!
“Fine Speech” – Pr 17:7
As believers in Christ, we are to act with dignity, humility, and even nobility…… as a prince, not as a fool. And this begins with our speech because it directly affects others, and it reflects on our Lord!
Love for the Lord
If our motivation is not right in our hearts, our actions will not come out right.
Alone Time With God
When we rest alone with the Lord, we would do well just to dwell on His steadfast love and mercy towards us. He loves us, my friends!
Pr 22:4
The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.
God’s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness
If we run the race with humility and fear for the Lord (ala Pr 22:4), we will not be disqualified (ala 1Co 9:27), but the Lord will take care of us in every way (ala Ro 8:28), and in HIS timing, don’t forget.
Fine Speech!
There’s nothing like the pure wisdom of the Word of God!
All we’ve got to do is keep reading!! 🙂
“fine speech” – yether saphah
The Hebrew means excellent speech, as in “overhanging”, an “excess”; as in extra good language that someone can grab onto (a small rope, as hanging free).
William MacDonald on Jn 1:14
The Savior was full of grace and truth. On the one hand, full of undeserved kindness for others, He was also completely honest and upright, and He never excused sin or approved evil. To be completely gracious and at the same time completely righteous is something that only God can be.
“fine speech” – yether saphah
The Hebrew means excellent speech, as in “overhanging”, an “excess”; as in extra good language that someone can grab onto (a small rope, as hanging free).
Think of the Power of Our Words!
Gracious words can actually affect both the soul and the body’s health! Pr 16:24
Col 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
William MacDonald on Jn 1:14
The Savior was full of grace and truth. On the one hand, full of undeserved kindness for others, He was also completely honest and upright, and He never excused sin or approved evil. To be completely gracious and at the same time completely righteous is something that only God can be.
Always Have Gracious Speech!
Pr 16:24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Col 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Eph 4:15
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
Excellent Speech
In our practical experience, it’s usually the person who thinks before they speak, often lovingly taking their time, that comes out with the sweetest words for our souls.
Mt 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
“fine speech” – yether saphah
The Hebrew means excellent speech, as in “overhanging”, an “excess”; as in extra good language that someone can grab onto (a small rope, as hanging free).