The Power of Simple Conversation

The Power of Simple Conversation

The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. Isaiah 50:4 (KJV)

Bible Reading: John 4

Some years ago, I discussed the power of conversation with my students. I reminded them on how simple exchange of words between or among people can be transformational if it is constructive. We explored from our past experiences how interaction through what we said or what others said to us had affected us positively or otherwise. That’s the power of words!

Ask Eve about the conversation she entertained with the serpent and the impact of that moment today. Or inquire from the Samaritan woman who encountered Christ Jesus at the well in a conversation and she will tell you the power inherent in words. God has conversations with His children too on a daily basis. According to John 1:1, He is the Word. Words are powerful and the impact words have on God’s creation is incredible. Today’s reading gives us insight into what a simple conversation can do and how we can present Christ Jesus to men through our conversations. Always remember that we have a choice to use our words to transform, establish relationships and even give hope. Jesus our ultimate example in his conversation with the woman at the well started from the known themes to the unknown. He harnessed the prophetic power of the Holy Spirit and He ministered effectively to the woman. His action reminds us to speak God’s word both in season and out of season because we have the tongue of the learned. Let us continually learn to rely on the Holy Spirit even as we do the work of an evangelist!

Self-Reflection: The power of life and death is in your tongue.

Action Point: Take a bold step to speak and encourage someone today, preaching the gospel of Christ Jesus.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for any missionary you may know.

Daily Confession: Lord, I receive grace to speak your word boldly in Jesus’ name.

Hymn: Go tell it on the mountains,

Over the hills and everywhere,

Go tell it on the mountains

That Jesus Christ is Lord!