March 5, 2023: The Power of the Tongue!

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." (Proverbs 18:21, ESV)

Who would have imagined that that tiny piece of flesh called the tongue could wield so much power? Think about it! Dying and living are in the power of the tongue. It reminds me of a Clint Eastwood quote from The Outlaw Josey Wales, "Dying ain't much of a living, boy." Seriously, it should be a 'no-brainer.' Why would you choose death?
    
People choose death because it is already in their hearts. In Luke 6:45, Jesus declares, "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks." Whatever is most filling your heart is what will come out of it. Good things will come out if you put good treasure in your heart. If you put bad treasure in your heart, bad things will come out. Therefore we are to guard our heart with all diligence, for it determines the course of our lives. (Proverb 4:23) 

If you believed your tongue had that much power, you would watch over it carefully. You would uproot and remove every bad seed you were aware of. You would immediately begin planting the Word of God (treasure) into your heart. And you would tend it every day. You would speak that Word boldly, with confidence and authority. And the empowered Word of God released by your tongue into your life would produce good things. Dying and living are in the power of the tongue; let's get to living!