Rhapsody of Realities 17 August 2020 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy) — Your Words Reveal You

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Topic: Your Words Reveal You

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned (Matthew 12:37).

What kind of words come out of you and where do you get them from? Why do you say the things you say? These are critical questions for your heart. As a Christian, you ought to always examine your life, especially with respect to your words, because your words locate you; they reveal your character. If a man’s words are hurtful and biting, then that’s who he is inside. But if your words are gracious, kind, uplifting and heart-lifting, that’s the character of your personality. You’re the character of your words.

Also Read: Open Heaven 17 August 2020 – Rejoicing In Hope

Jesus said in Matthew 12:35, “A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.” As a Christian, you’ve got good treasures within you by reason of your divine nature in Christ. There’s excellence in your spirit. So when you speak, it should be out of that abundance.

Jesus also said, “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38). He was speaking of the Holy Spirit, which those who believe in Him would receive (John 7:39). Thus, the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life means you’re enabled to let out rivers of living water which come forth in words; divine words!

This means if a Christian speaks foul, brash or bitter words, he’s exuding an attribute that isn’t consistent with his true nature. James 3:11 tells us that fresh water and bitter water don’t issue from the same fountain. Yours is the fresh water from God’s fountain inside you. You don’t have a mix. You have only goodness and blessings within you, which are revealed each time you speak.

Your speech is the true measure of your maturity as a Christian: “…And if anyone does not offend in speech [never says the wrong things], he is a fully developed character and a perfect man…” (James 3:2 AMPC). Through your words, bring healing and life to others; bring them hope, strength and courage. Chart your course in victory, from glory to glory with your wholesome, faith-filled words.

CONFESSION:

Through my wholesome, faith-filled words, I chart my course in victory, from glory to glory. By the power of the Holy Spirit, I speak life and wisdom all the time. I live in divine health, supernatural abundance and in continual success and prosperity, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Matthew 12:35-37 AMPC; The good man from his inner good treasure flings forth good things, and the evil man out of his inner evil storehouse flings forth evil things.(36) But I tell you, on the day of judgment men will have to give account for every idle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak.(37) For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced.

Mark 11:23; For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

James 3:2-5 NIV; We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.(3) When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.(4) Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.(5) Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 2 & Psalms 107-108

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Philippians 4:1-7 & Jeremiah 2

Rhapsody of Realities 17th August 2020 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.