Words are fickle.
The word of God is not.
When I hear or read any word, I have an immediate emotional reaction which is based on my own history with that specific word. As odd as it may seem, we all have a relationship, good or bad, with words. What’s troubling about this reality is that every individual will be drawn to their own subjective understanding of what they’re hearing or reading rather being able to fully appreciate the intended meaning of a speech or text. While this may seem distressing, especially for those of us who lead, this limitation with communication shouldn’t discourage us, but rather, it should challenge us to be even greater in the way we choose to present our faith.
The ability to influence through speech and written testimonials is both uplifting and terrifying. One of my personal struggles has been whether or not I am fair in how I choose to outwardly express my personal beliefs to those around me. I try, to the best of my abilities, to adjust my approach based on the perspective of those I am trying to evangelize, but very recently the Lord has revealed to me that for my words to bear any meaning, they must come from a deeply rooted belief in my anointing as a man called to lead.
Words are fickle.
The word of God is not.
What then is the word of God? Furthermore, how can we possibly invoke the word of God into our brothers and sisters when we’re asked to do so with such a limited capacity for understanding? I think the answer is simple, be good.
Words are fickle.
The word of God is good.
We say “God is good” everyday, but let’s take it farther. When we say “God is good”, let’s be aware that what God is calling us to know is that He IS goodness, and so, His word is good, His good news is good.
We are the word.
The word of God is good.
– Jesse R.