Proverbs 25:20 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.” (Proverbs 25:20 NKJV)

This analogy of ripping off one's comfort from the cold of winter, tells of a cruel and heartless behavior. Only a person devoid of compassion would do such a thing. It is likened to another analogy of mixing vinegar on soda which produces explosive reaction. A new different state of matter is formed. As when warm clothes are taken from someone in a frigid place it results to new state of being, which could lead to harmful effect in a person's physical health. In another way of saying, singing songs of celebration to a wounded heart is like "rubbing salt on an open wound."

These illustrations give insight of the right care to give in times of comforting one another. No one is exempt. We all pass through the harsh realities of changing seasons in this life. “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT).

As God's beloved, by grace through faith in Christ Jesus, He called us to:

“... Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” (John 15:12b NLT)

“Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” (I Thessalonians 5:11 NKJV)

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” (Romans 12:15 NIV)

At times, lest we become like one who rips a person's garment in winter or like vinegar on soda and singing revelry to a mourning heart, it is best just to be there with the comforting presence of Christ Jesus. If physical distance hinders, be there in spirit with prayers. If privileged to be in physical proximity, gather around those with a heavy heart. No songs. No words. Just be in their presence with a readily available shoulder to cry on. In Christ Jesus, we have His assurance: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”” (Matthew 18:20 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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