Words, Words, and More Words

Proverbs 12:18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

I have never been thrust threw with a sword, but I'm guessing it hurts. My family and I have read the "Kingdom Series" of books by Chuck Black. So our whole family has read, and heard about the destruction a sword can do. The story would depict a skilled sword fighter fighting for the kingdom against an avid, and very evil opponent. It would go into some detail about how each sword fighter would be hindered, and slowly unable to keep fighting by each and every sword thrust that found its mark. 

Our words are like this. They are like sword thrusts in a battle. Each sword thrust that found its mark will hinder our opponent from continuing in the battle. Do you ever think to wonder which side the person you are talking to fights for? If you and your friend are talking, and are both Christians; you are on the same team. If we are not wise with our words, we may be hindering our brother or sister from continuing to fight. After all, our brother or sister is not fighting for us, we are fellow soldiers fighting for the same King. How long do you suppose a battle will continue if the members of the same team are thrusting each other through with swords?

Our words have another, more wonderful purpose for those whom are our ally, assistant or friend. Our words bring healing. They are the swabs that dry the wound. They are the ointment that soothes and brings healing. They are the strength along side an ailing brother or sister, that helps to hold them up, to keep standing, and keep walking.

There will be times when our friend and co-soldier will have a growth or cancer that will need to be removed. An extremity that has been infected with a deadly gangrene will need to be removed in order for them to progress toward healing. This type of surgery will require pain for our friend. But this pain that you inflict upon them is done out of love, and meant for their good.

The tongue in our mouth has amazing power. How will you use your's today?