FIVE UNDERSTANDABLE WORDS
Today's reading: 1 Corinthians 13-14
"But in a church meeting I would much rather speak five understandable words that will help others than ten thousand words in an unknown language." 1 Corinthians 14:19 NLT
I'll be quite honest here.
When I first read this verse my mind immediately went to some of the biggest, church-iest words I could think of...
Sanctification.
Redemption.
Righteousness.
Propitiation.
But when I read this verse for the second and third time, God spoke to my heart.
Not audibly.
Not through a talking donkey or the angel Gabriel.
He spoke to me through a little nudge.
He leaned in and let me know that my most helpful, life-giving and love-filled words might be more common than impressive.
Everyday, kind words.
Words of intention, hope and encouragement.
There's nothing wrong with 'church words', but sometimes, in a whole lot of situations, God speaks more loudly through us when we use the words that spark conversation, relationship and friendliness. Like...
Hello.
Welcome.
Praying for you.
I'm here for you.
Look for opportunities to insert your 'five words' into the conversations you have today!
