When God Says …
“A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.” (Proverbs 25:11-12 KJV)
This passage, pictured in a beautiful poetic analogy the majestic beauty of wise words spoken at the right time and right place, like a setting of gold in a silver frame. And, the person speaking such life-changing words of reproof is likened to a jewel of adornment to a receptive ear. This talks about words carefully crafted for the occasion.
This is a reminder for us to frame the words we declare for edification, not degradation. We are to utter words of construction, not destruction; words of acceptance, not rejection. And, we all are to expose ourselves to Words that bring life to an obedient ear. We are to welcome words that reprove, coming from the mouth of God.
Day by day we posture to hear fitly-woven Words of life. We lean our ears to Words of direction leading to eternity. When many are turning away from following our Lord Jesus, we go against the tide of the world. We come to Jesus and receive His Lordship by faith in a personal intimate relationship with Him. We enter His grace! Certainly not the way of religion. Religion is of man and not of the true God who sent His only Son our Lord Jesus Christ. We are to take the attitude of Apostle Peter, when many of those early followers of the Lord are turning away. Let's hold on by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, as it is written: “So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.”” (John 6:67-69 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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