"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech
but with actions and in truth.
This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we
set our hearts at rest in His presence: If our hearts condemn us, we know that
God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything." 1 John3:18-20
Words and actions can indicate our true heart
condition. Whether our words be so
incredibly empty or so incredibly full of life and power. Whether we say too much, or say nothing at
all. The Word declares "For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth
speaks." -Luke 6:45
Therefore our words have the ability to reveal the purity of
our hearts or the darkened state of our souls.
How unfulfilling the meaningless chatter can sound or yet how majestic
and beautiful can the glory and praises resound?
Jesus never justified with His words His innocence -He died
instead to justify us. Jesus never
rationalized His actions when they accused Him -Instead He irrationally took
the brunt of the beating. Jesus did not
cry out or act like a victim although He suffered worse than any victim ever
should.
His heart remained
pure...
His mouth remained guarded...
His actions are now rewarded...
As He sits in glory
and praise reigning with the God who knows everything!
by Dawn Mckenzie
by Dawn Mckenzie
