A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another (John 13:34).
In these last days, it’s our discovery of the love of Christ that’ll bring us into that place where we’ll be ready for the coming of the Lord. That’s what’s going to get us prepared for the rapture of the Church and take us to the highest level of His anointing. Therefore, the earlier you make that discovery, the better. There’re no two ways about it, you have to walk in love.
There’re too many Christians, and even ministers, who don’t know what it is to walk in love. It’s amazing how people carry out ministry for Christ without walking in love. One sure way you can measure your love-walk is through your tongue; the content of your communication. James the Apostle explained it profoundly in James 3:2: "...If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body." He lets us know that the way to measure a man’s spiritual maturity is through his words.
Your confessions locate you; they reveal who you really are. It makes no difference what anybody may think of you or what you might think of yourself, what matters is the word that comes out of your mouth every day! Irrespective of who you’re talking to; whether you’re talking to God, men, yourself or to circumstances or to nature; it makes no difference! The content of your words measures your true spirituality.
If you catch yourself saying something you shouldn’t have said, quickly retract it; learn to tame your tongue. Refuse to speak poisonous or venomous words that’ll defame or devalue others. Let your communication be gracious. Sanctify your tongue. When your tongue is sanctified, it means it has been dedicated to the Lord, and He has become the Lord of your tongue. That means your tongue can only speak love and say those things that Jesus allows.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for your love which has been shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit. I consciously express that love today; in words and in action, thus showing forth the beauty and grace of your character and nature that’s inherent in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: James 3:1-2; Romans 5:5; 2 Corinthians 5:14
There’re too many Christians, and even ministers, who don’t know what it is to walk in love. It’s amazing how people carry out ministry for Christ without walking in love. One sure way you can measure your love-walk is through your tongue; the content of your communication. James the Apostle explained it profoundly in James 3:2: "...If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body." He lets us know that the way to measure a man’s spiritual maturity is through his words.
Your confessions locate you; they reveal who you really are. It makes no difference what anybody may think of you or what you might think of yourself, what matters is the word that comes out of your mouth every day! Irrespective of who you’re talking to; whether you’re talking to God, men, yourself or to circumstances or to nature; it makes no difference! The content of your words measures your true spirituality.
If you catch yourself saying something you shouldn’t have said, quickly retract it; learn to tame your tongue. Refuse to speak poisonous or venomous words that’ll defame or devalue others. Let your communication be gracious. Sanctify your tongue. When your tongue is sanctified, it means it has been dedicated to the Lord, and He has become the Lord of your tongue. That means your tongue can only speak love and say those things that Jesus allows.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for your love which has been shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit. I consciously express that love today; in words and in action, thus showing forth the beauty and grace of your character and nature that’s inherent in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: James 3:1-2; Romans 5:5; 2 Corinthians 5:14
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Psalms 32-34 ; Romans 1:1-17
2 Year Reading Plan : Ephesians 2:11-22 ;Isaiah 45
