“Gracious Words”
Friday, October 18, 2024Key Verse
“Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.” Genesis 50:21
Text — Genesis 50:15-21
Message
Words are powerful, they can either build or hurt a soul. A recent study has shown that encouraging words can help sick people recover faster from their ailments. Joseph’s brothers were afraid that he would treat them badly and pay them back in their own coin after their father’s death.
So, they came pleading, apologizing and asking for mercy. Rather than being harsh, he spoke kindly to them.
There are some people whose words sting like the poison of a snake. That should not be you. Even when someone has spoken some hurtful words to you, learn to forgive rather than let the words breed hatred and revenge. Be the mouth of Jesus to give hope to the hopeless and reassurance that God is still on the throne and can fix whatever situation no matter how seemingly hopeless. Make a pledge today, that you will always speak gracious words to comfort, encourage, lift up and bless everyone around you.
Further Reading
Proverbs 16:23,24
Prayer for today
O Lord, make me a blessing to others through the words of my mouth.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
