Every parent loves it when his or her child does well with a song or public reading during a school assembly.
And Christian parents are thrilled when they watch their kids quote a Bible verse or recite a Christian poem during a worship service.
We love it when our kids succeed with what they say.
God is the same way.
How do I know this?
Because of what Solomon wrote in Proverbs 23:16, that’s how.
You see, Solomon’s words are a reflection of God’s heart.
Remember, Solomon was the wisest human who ever lived, other than Jesus.
Check out this statement:
“Everything in me will celebrate when you speak what is right.”
Whether we enjoy moments of joy because of our child’s words or of a nephew’s/niece’s words or even an adult friend’s words, the internal blessing is the same.
Potential is being realized at the moment and when it’s for the sake of glorifying God and building His Kingdom, the moment is particularly sweet.
Let’s give God a reason to celebrate today.
Let’s strive to use kind and patient words today with others.
Let’s strive to only speak words the are in the center of truth rather than words that teeter on the white line between pavement and ditch.
Let’s verbally forgive. Or, if necessary, apologize for a bad choice.
God will love it.
As always, I love you
Martin
