Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
July 19th 2022

Words that Heal

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: 1 Samuel 3:19-4:1

Words are powerful; they define, influence and determine destinies and lives. Words have creative power and are available to everyone. Words originate from thoughts, and many times define people’s actions. In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth by speaking words. He said, “Let there be light” (Genesis. 1:3). No wonder the Bible calls our attention to the power of life and death that lies on our tongue (Proverbs 18:21).

The Gospel is first of all a message of good news, providing healing, deliverance and freedom to anyone who embraces it. It carries the power of salvation. Apostle Paul declares: “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16a). As children of God, we have been called to present words of life that heal people, situations, and circumstances; nurture and prepare ourselves and others for God’s kingdom.

Furthermore, God’s word is profitable to direct. It is spirit and life. It is wisdom, gives understanding, power, and sharper than two-edged sword. It is available to profit us in all things, hence, speak it, study it, meditate on it, live it, and share it. God’s Spirit empowers us to preach the gospel, speak God’s word to any situation, and put your absolute faith in God for all things.

Finally, live in righteousness and holiness for “a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks” (John 4:23). Prophet Samuel lived a righteous and holy life and God was with him, hence, none of his words fell to the ground but his words came to pass (1 Samuel 3:19).

Self-Reflection: Preach the word: be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. (2 Timothy 4:2)

Action Point: Speak God’s word to somebody today!

Daily Confession/Intercessory prayer: Lord I pray for healing for anyone I have wounded with my words, and help me to speak words that will heal and transform lives and situations to the glory of Your name in Jesus name. Amen

Hymn: O be careful little mouth what you say

O be careful little mouth what you say

There’s a Father up above

And He’s looking down in love

So, be careful little mouth what you say