Let Your Words Be Few

S-Scripture:  Ecclesiastes 5:2-3, “2 Do not be rash with your mouth, And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God.  For God is in heaven, and you on earth; Therefore let your words be few.  3 For a dream comes through much activity, And a fool’s voice is known by his many words.”  (NKJV)

O-Observation:   The wisest man who has ever walked the earth (besides the Lord) gives us some great advice concerning our words.  Words are dangerous if not used in the proper context.  They can be harmful, hurtful, and heretical (I had to get all of my H’s in there…haha).  Our words are to not be spoken rashly or quickly.  James 1:19-20 says, “19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”  (NKJV)

A-Application:  These verses speak loud and clear to me.  I am one who usually “opens mouth and inserts foot” on a regular basis.  I need the wisdom of God concerning the “things” which I say with my mouth.  Also, I must remember when I communicate, God is (in heaven) listening to everything I have to say to others.  A lot of people have great dreams, or a great vision, but vision is not accomplished by our words, they are accomplished by our activity!  So, we must take the advice of King Solomon.  And, to put it in the words of my mother while sitting at the dinner table, “How bout a little less talk and lot more action!”  Guys, let’s not just dream dreams, let us fulfill these dreams by our dependence on God and the work which we put forth to see the Lord’s churches grow and His Kingdom advanced!

P-Prayer:  Dear Father, I have heard it said before in a prayer…”Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.”  I think this is a great prayer!  Thank you for your love, and for giving us the desires of our hearts.  Help us to not just talk about dreams, help us to accomplish these dreams for Your glory!  In the name of Jesus.  Amen!