KACHELBELA: Timing is Everything!

KACHELBELA: Timing is Everything!: Dear Diary, # Pleasant_and_Timely_Words # Shut_Down_the_Motor_Mouth On my Day 16 of the  # 40Day_Zip_it_Challenge  I learned about th...

Timing is Everything!

Dear Diary,

#Pleasant_and_Timely_Words
#Shut_Down_the_Motor_Mouth

On my Day 16 of the #40Day_Zip_it_Challenge I learned about the power and the value of a pleasant and timely word.

Friends, timing is everything! Have you ever said something, and people were like, "Wow! You're God sent. We needed to hear that!" Or have you ever said something but then the timing spoilt everything? Ecclesiastes 3:7 tells us there is an appropriate time to speak. Proverbs 15:23, "A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a timely word spoken in due season, how delightful it is?" Whether hey are words of rebuke or encouragement, if the words are timely and appropriate, they'll be like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16: 24, "Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,sweetness to the soul and health to the bones." Properly timed and well-spoken words are compared with golden apples in baskets of silver. Proverbs 25:11-15, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."

Sometimes it is hard to know what so say and when to say it, ask the Lord for discernment; for appropriate words and timely moment. O myself, like the Psalmist I pray, "Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord, keep watch over the door of my lips so that I will speak pleasant and timely words," Psalm 141:3.

Regards,
NzakuNashipae
© Jesus loves you

KACHELBELA: Dear Diary,#The_Value_of_Soft_Answer#Shut_Down_th...

KACHELBELA: Dear Diary,#The_Value_of_Soft_Answer
#Shut_Down_th...: Dear Diary, # The_Value_of_Soft_Answer # Shut_Down_the_Motor_Mouth On my Day 15 of the  # 40Day_Zip_it_Challenge  I learned about the ...

Dear Diary,

#The_Value_of_Soft_Answer
#Shut_Down_the_Motor_Mouth

On my Day 15 of the #40Day_Zip_it_Challenge I learned about the value of a soft answer from Judges 8:1-3; 12:1-16; 1 Kings 12:1-6 & Proverbs 15:1. To be very honest, whenever someone comes to me in wrath, am usually tempted to respond harshly. Wisdom shows us the value of a soft answer.

Judges 8:1-3, the men of Ephraim sharply reprimanded Gideon for not calling them when he went to fight with the Midianites.See, huu si ni uchokozi tu! Instead of responding to them harshly, he handled the matter adroitly by praising Ephraim. Upon hearing the favorable response, their anger toward Gideon subsided. Wuuuuueeh, mtu anakuja kwako na ubaya alafu unakuwa mpole! That was not enough, in a similar scenario, these men of Ephraim picked up an issue with Jephthah for not calling them to fight against the people of Ammon. They even threatened to burn down his house. Aaaaiii, kwani who do these Ephraimites think they are! Jephthah gave them a piece of his mind. Eeer, I nearly gave a round of applause for Jephthah but held my peace when I read the consequences that followed. He gathered together all the men of Gilead and fought against Ephraim, Judges 12:1-6.

Another case in point, 1Kings 12-1-16, King Rehoboam harsh answer to the people of Israel when they requested him to lighten up the burdensome taxes King Solomon had imposed on the people made him lose the 10 tribes of Israel. At first, King Rehoboam consulted the elders who told him to speak to the people good words (v. 7) but he rejected their advice and sought the advice of his agemates who advised him to exercise his authority by threatening the people with harsher treatment than before. He said, " My little finger shall be thicker than my father's waist! v.10-11. Enyewe hapo King Rehoboam answered the people roughly and harshly. His choice of words inflamed the people; they rebelled and ultimately the kingdom divided.

Surely, wrath can be avoided if we give a soft answer. Proverbs 15:1 says, "A soft answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger!" Eeer, I have been there, inflamed by words, resulting in severed relationships.

Now that I understand the power of words, I repent and pray for God to "Set a guard over mouth, o Lord, keep watch over the door of my lips," Psalm 141:3.

Regards,
NzakuNashipae
© Jesus loves you

KACHELBELA: Unguarded Lips

KACHELBELA: Unguarded Lips: Dear Diary, # Unguarded_Lips # Tyranny_of_the_Moment On my 14th day of the  # 40Day_Zip_it_Challenge  I learned about being proactive ...

Unguarded Lips

Dear Diary,

#Unguarded_Lips
#Tyranny_of_the_Moment

On my 14th day of the #40Day_Zip_it_Challenge I learned about being proactive instead of reactive with my words. “Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin,” Proverbs 13:3.

I don’t know about your experience but I know that the tyranny of the urgent and the tyranny of the moment can make a person be out of control with words! Well, scripture shows us that everyone and anyone is called to speak in a way that brings life not death. Anyone who wants to enjoy the good fruit of their lips must protect his/her words with utmost care. He must purpose to be strategic and intentional with words because words are creative. Words have power to create or tear down. You can hire watchmen to guard your prized possessions but the responsibility of guarding the mouth is solely on you. You are responsible for your words; no one can guard them for you. If your mouth is unguarded destruction is certain. Scripture implores us to be quick to listen and slow to speak, James 1:19.

The moment you realize that the right words literally preserve life then you will pray as the Psalmist did, “Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips,” Ps. 141:3.

Don't let the tyranny or the heat of the moment make you speak rashly.

Regards,
NzakuNashipae

KACHELBELA: Trapped By Words

KACHELBELA: Trapped By Words: Dear Diary, #Trapped_By_Words On my day 13 of #40Day_Zip_it_Challenge I learned that words can be ensnaring. I don’t know about yo...

Trapped By Words

Dear Diary,

#Trapped_By_Words

On my day 13 of #40Day_Zip_it_Challenge I learned that words can be ensnaring. I don’t know about your experience but there are times I have said some things that eventually got me trapped. I have also observed that there are some sweet talkers who engage you in conversations with the intentions of trapping you in your words. Woe to you if you ain’t smart and economical with words!

Matthew 22:15 says, “Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap Jesus in His words.” Actually, Luke 11:53-54 tells us that the Scribes and the Pharisees resorted to intense interrogation with many hostile questions; their   sole purpose was to trap Jesus into saying something they could use against Him. Surely, as Proverbs 12:6 says, “The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood…” You’ll agree with me, with fiery darts Satan tries to provoke us to say something that will give him access into our lives.

How can words trap you?

• When you tell a lie, it will get you trapped. Remember, “God detests lying lips but He delights in people who are trustworthy,” Prov 12:22. Keep off white lies.

• When you can’t shut down the motor mouth, remember, “When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent,” Prov. 10:19.

• Sometimes being nice to people-you know, wanting to help them (well-meaning). By giving a surety in their behalf can be ensnaring, Prov. 6:1-2.

• When vexed you end up saying words that will make Satan put a noose around your necks. Remember, “The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent man ignores an insult,” Prov 12:16

So many scenarios in which we can end up saying things which ultimately ensnare us.

Look here, “Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk….” Proverbs 12:13. Not only the evildoors who’re trapped by their evil words, even the well-meaning Christian can fall into the trap, “You have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth,” Proverbs 6:2.

Moving on…

Now, if you find yourself trapped by your words, how can you free yourself? The best answers I have: first, CONFESS and REPENT your sin! Secondly, once you become aware of how important words are, PRAY as the Psalmist did, “Set a guard over my mouth, O lord, keep watch over the door of my lips,” Psalm 141:3. Remember, “From the fruit of his words a man is satisfied with good,” Prov. 12:14. As long as we keep a watch over our mouths, Satan doesn’t have a booby trap to tighten around our necks.

Regards,

NzakuNashipae

KACHELBELA: Whose Mouth, Whose Words!

KACHELBELA: Whose Mouth, Whose Words!: Dear Diary, #Whose_Mouth_Whose_Words?  #Shut_Down_the_Motormouth On my day 11 of the #40Day_Zip_it_Challenge I learned that the God w...

Whose Mouth, Whose Words!

Dear Diary,

#Whose_Mouth_Whose_Words? 

#Shut_Down_the_Motormouth

On my day 12 of the #40Day_Zip_it_Challenge I learned that the God who made the mouth is able to to put in it the appropriate words to speak in every circumstance.Whether a stutterer or diffident, God is sufficient for us, no matter what real or imagined inadequacies we have.

In Exodus 4:10-12, Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue. The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” 

God told Jeremiah, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations,” Jeremiah 1:5. But Jeremiah, had a different opinion, “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” Jeremiah said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young,” v.6. I love the LORD’s response, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.  Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth,” v.6-9.

Now, how many of us feel like Moses and/or Jeremiah? Probably you feel you can’t speak up because you’re not eloquent. Maybe the situation you’re supposed to speak to frightens you. Well, thing is, God made your mouth and if He says you can do it, He means it. Maybe, you’re bankrupt of the appropriate words to speak, I just want to tell you that He who made the most eloquent mouths is able to give you the right words; He is also able to make your words authoritative so just depend on Him.

Regards,

NzakuNashipae