We've heard that statement many times. We often use it when we describe a difficult interpersonal or life situation that we may need help with. The thing about it is that often times cynicism or sarcasm is lurking nearby.
Hmmm...let's marinate on that. James 3:5 says: Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! Our tongue is the small mechanism by which the sentiments of our hearts are formed, articulated and expressed.
Conversely, Luke 6:45 expresses the contents of a man's heart: A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil; for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
I was almost in a terrible accident last week and Jesus literally took the wheel! I was in the exit lane and a bronze Saturn cut over to exit the freeway to my left at the last minute. To prevent them from hitting me, I sharply cut the wheel to the right, but the guard rail was there. I sharply cut it back left then the car stopped. They must not have seen me in their haste to get off of the exit. If I would have kept driving, I would have collided with an SUV that was fast approaching from behind.
I screamed in reaction to what I saw out of the corner of my eye, while God through his spirit took over and completed the tasks that I described above. Me being the processor that I am, I didn't have time to think about what to do. My car was rocking and unstable, but the movements of my hands were in complete control - Jesus took the wheel.
Modern Psychology will explain the process that took place as the intelligent design of the brain's capacity to take over and complete these tasks without actually....working in its normal functioning. Uh - yeah...not buying that!
If there was any brain functioning in that moment, I thought to myself, this could be a really bad accident - Jesus! All the while, the cutting of the wheel was happening at the same time. It happened just that fast.
I wanted to share this experience with you. I'm sure many of you have stories of the miraculous works of Jesus in your lives. I come to you as one who has been humbled by the mighty saving grace of God and giving a call to accountability to watch what we say. Sarcasm has become ingrained in nuances of our daily conversation and is never acceptable when referring to the Lord. The work he did on the Cross and that which does for us daily is not funny or lighthearted; therefore we must treat it as such. Remember, as mentioned earlier the tongue is a little member but boasteth great things and can get us into a world of trouble!
On the contrary, we can use this little member of our bodies to build up and share good news. Philippians 4:8 tells us to think on the things that are true, honest, just pure, lovely, and of a good report. I am writing of my experience to focus not only on the grace God gave me in hindering an accident, but to encourage us to watch what we say. It makes the world of a difference.
Father, we come to you in the Name of Jesus Christ thanking you for your grace, patience and love. We appreciate all of the times you protected us from dangerous situations – some that we don’t know about. Forgive us for using your name in vain by using cliches, joking around or being cynical outside of real situations where we really needed you. We want to please you and be examples of light in the world to be used for your glory. In Jesus Name – Amen.
Hmmm...let's marinate on that. James 3:5 says: Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! Our tongue is the small mechanism by which the sentiments of our hearts are formed, articulated and expressed.
Conversely, Luke 6:45 expresses the contents of a man's heart: A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil; for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
I was almost in a terrible accident last week and Jesus literally took the wheel! I was in the exit lane and a bronze Saturn cut over to exit the freeway to my left at the last minute. To prevent them from hitting me, I sharply cut the wheel to the right, but the guard rail was there. I sharply cut it back left then the car stopped. They must not have seen me in their haste to get off of the exit. If I would have kept driving, I would have collided with an SUV that was fast approaching from behind.
I screamed in reaction to what I saw out of the corner of my eye, while God through his spirit took over and completed the tasks that I described above. Me being the processor that I am, I didn't have time to think about what to do. My car was rocking and unstable, but the movements of my hands were in complete control - Jesus took the wheel.
Modern Psychology will explain the process that took place as the intelligent design of the brain's capacity to take over and complete these tasks without actually....working in its normal functioning. Uh - yeah...not buying that!
If there was any brain functioning in that moment, I thought to myself, this could be a really bad accident - Jesus! All the while, the cutting of the wheel was happening at the same time. It happened just that fast.
I wanted to share this experience with you. I'm sure many of you have stories of the miraculous works of Jesus in your lives. I come to you as one who has been humbled by the mighty saving grace of God and giving a call to accountability to watch what we say. Sarcasm has become ingrained in nuances of our daily conversation and is never acceptable when referring to the Lord. The work he did on the Cross and that which does for us daily is not funny or lighthearted; therefore we must treat it as such. Remember, as mentioned earlier the tongue is a little member but boasteth great things and can get us into a world of trouble!
On the contrary, we can use this little member of our bodies to build up and share good news. Philippians 4:8 tells us to think on the things that are true, honest, just pure, lovely, and of a good report. I am writing of my experience to focus not only on the grace God gave me in hindering an accident, but to encourage us to watch what we say. It makes the world of a difference.
Father, we come to you in the Name of Jesus Christ thanking you for your grace, patience and love. We appreciate all of the times you protected us from dangerous situations – some that we don’t know about. Forgive us for using your name in vain by using cliches, joking around or being cynical outside of real situations where we really needed you. We want to please you and be examples of light in the world to be used for your glory. In Jesus Name – Amen.