What Can You Not Help Speaking?

Key verses:

"And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times." Psalm 12:6

"For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard." Acts 4:22

The more and more that I read God's Word, write it on my heart and put it into practice, the more I see how flawless and pure it is. I have tested it over and over through my life as a believer. It has brought hope and healing. It makes me wise and shows me the way of righteousness. It is my delight and my spiritual food. When I speak it, it goes out in power and accomplishes everything God purposes it to do. I am a container and messenger, a priestess of the Most High God. I cannot help but speak of Him and His Word because of all He and the Word has done in my life.

Last week when I got my hair cut, I was sharing about what God has been doing in my life, how I have put God's Word into practice and the amazing results that have taken place in my life and in the lives of those around me. I would occasionally glance around as I was talking and noticed that I had an audience. Others were listening as I was speaking to my hairdresser. God's Word was drawing them in. I don't know what it has done in their lives but it did what God wanted it to do. What a joy it is to see His Word and Spirit at work. What a joy that He allows us to be part of that work! In Acts, Peter and John could not help but share with anyone and everyone who would listen God's Word and what Jesus had done! I can do no less!

So, what are you doing with God's Word today? Where is He calling you to speak it and to whom? Are you ready to be a participant in His work? Are you ready to experience the adventure? Hang on! It's an awesome ride!

Father God, How I praise You and thank You for this glorious morning as I walked and praised You! Your Word came to me and encouraged me to press on though my muscles were telling me a different story. How I praise You and thank You for Your Word that is flawless and shines through the darkness. It is like the sun. Wherever I went, it was there with me. Your Word goes with me wherever I go, whether to a hair salon in Paso Robles or in Africa! I find such joy in sharing it and You with others.

In a world where what is vile is honored among men (Psalm 12:8), Your Word is timeless and flawless. It cuts to the heart of those who have ears to hear it. I love seeing lives transformed where Your Spirit and Word are at work!

I pray for those today that have wandered or become sidetracked. Draw them back to You and help them to put first things first. Clear the obstacles that are keeping them from spending time in Your Word and in Your presence. Thank You for the times that I have wandered and You have drawn me back. O how I praise You! In Jesus' name. Amen.