There is power in the spoken word! In the beginning, God’s words brought forth life where previously only darkness existed. God’s word is powerful and as people created in God’s image, our words have power too. But the mouth that speaks a blessing can also destroy, because unlike God, we struggle with holiness. When Isaiah was called to use his voice to guide God’s people, he had a life altering encounter with the God he served. Isaiah was allowed to witness God in all of His glory and as he experienced God’s holiness, Isaiah’s own sin was reflected back at him! Upon seeing the Lord on His throne, Isaiah cried out “Woe is me! I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips.” In that moment, Isaiah realized his need to be purified and as he confessed, God provided a way! After the fiery coal touched his lips, Isaiah responded to God’s call to serve.
Like Isaiah, we have been called by God to be His voice in this world. We are His voice that brings forth life in the lives we touch each and every day. So, how are you using your voice? Have your words blessed lives or have you allowed your words to destroy? Like Isaiah, when we recognize our need for holiness, we can experience God’s forgiveness through the blood that Jesus has already shed for us. With cleansed lips we too can bring forth life where previously there was only darkness. With humility, we can invite God to use our powerful voices to speak blessings today!
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