Who You Talkin’ About?

Life is a “motion picture” all of its own. Oh, it carries memories turned into “silent movies” of the days gone by, but the “here and now” is usually anything but silent.

People come with lots of things! Smiles, frowns, personalities, moods . . . Then, at a very young age, most of the time we parents hear something that thrills our hearts! Their FIRST word! Could be, “Mama,” or “Dada” or who knows what else, but we are soooooo excited – for verbal communication has begun!

Communication is a major part of who we are. We use about anything to get it done! Phone calls, e-mails, Face book, Twitter . . . the list at our fingertips is long, while the goal is singular – communicate.

Words are one of our most primary means of communicating. However, often words come out of our mouths before we stop to realize the effect they will have on us and others. What we say is very important. The Psalmist gives a prayer of his heart in Psalm 19:14, “Let the words of my mouth and the mediation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.”

Acceptable in His sight – wow! That prayer given and answered becomes more than “just a prayer” it becomes a lifestyle.

In Psalm 105 we are admonished to, “Talk of all His wondrous works! Glory in His holy name . . .” What a way to lift our spirits. Think of all the wondrous things He’s done . . . again and again.

Across my mind comes a chorus I learned as a child:

“Let’s talk about Jesus, the King of Kings is He.

The Lord of Lords Supreme, through out eternity.

The Great I Am, the Way, the Truth the Life the Door,

Let’s talk about Jesus more and more.”

Some things aren’t worth repeating – it’s true – but one thing for certain, talking of the wondrous ways of our God makes our communication worthwhile. God Himself takes notice when we meditate on Him – and speak to others of how awesome and wonderful He is! How do I know . . . His Word says so! Take special note of the “take it with you” verses today . . . let’s lift up Jesus!

Take it With You

“Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened and heart them; so a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His name. “They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “on the day that I make them My jewels, and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.’” (Malachi 3:16,17)