Talk about Talking.

Jeremiah 1:4-10 (Look, I have put My words in your mouth! v.9)

The speaker was talking about the power of words. Suzanne was listening carefully. She had been deeply hurt by a cruel gossip attack just a few weeks earlier. She still felt helplessness as the rumours swirled around her. Why did so many people take the gossip at face value instead of trying to see whether it was true? Because of the pain she was feeling, Suzanne resolved not to treat others the way she had been treated. She prayed these words of David: 'May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to You, O LORD" (Psalm 19:14)

A study of three major prophets reveals that God did something to their mouths to prepare them to speak for Him. Isaiah reacted to God's call by saying, "I am doomed, for I am a sinful man" (Isaiah 6:5). An angel took a live coal from the altar and touched his lips to remove his sin and guilt (v.7).

Jeremiah said to the Lord, "I can't speak for you! I'm too young!" (Jeremiah 1:6). So God touched his lips and said, "Look, I have put My words in your mouth!" (v.9). Ezekiel was called to tell the stubborn and rebellious Israelites, "This is what the Sovereign Lord says" (Ezekiel 2:4). Then God showed him a scroll with words written on both sides and commanded him, "Fill your stomach with this" (3:3). It tasted sweet as honey. God told the prophet, "Go to the people of Israel and give them My messages" (v.4)

Perhaps you wish God would touch your mouth so you'll stop saying words that hurt. There are somethings you can do to keep your words holy. One of the best way is to pray Psalm 19:14 every morning.

Taken From Our Daily Journey
Sept. Oct. Nov. 2008