Pr. 15:30 | considering the word

Pr. 15:1: “A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stirs them up.”
Pr. 15:4: “Kind words are good medicine, but deceitful words can really hurt.”
Pr. 15:17: “A simple meal with love is better than a feast where there is hatred.”

Don’t we all long for kindness and love? Not everyone is kind and loving, but these Proverbs aren’t wrong. A kind word truly can soothe angry feelings, (I’ve tested it) whereas harsh words do stir them up. (sadly, I’ve pushed it on this one too many times to know)

Kind words are such good medicine. And I’d rather sit and eat a raw potato in the presence of love than a 3-course meal with bickering, strife, sadness, and/or hatred.

I don’t think I’m the exception to this.

Pr. 15:30: “A friendly smile makes you happy, and good news makes you feel strong.”

Yep! That’s for certain. There’s nothing worse than seeing someone approaching with a big frown or a scowl on their face. And nothing better than seeing a big smile. 🙂

And good news? The effects can sometimes last for days!

Are we still in the business or habit of sharing good news or kind words? Are we being intentional about encouragement and love? Are we trying to make sure our words aren’t harsh or deceitful?

If not, this is a great reminder of the reasons why we should. It matters to us and to the people around us.

Have a happy day! 🙂

jamie

Pr. 15:30: “The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones healthy.”

This verse makes me :).

I was reading Luke 24 this morning, when Jesus had risen and was walking on the road to Emmaus with 2 of His followers. They didn’t realize it was Jesus, but later, acknowledging that they should have known, they said, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us.”

They could feel in their hearts that there was something about this Man that was different. Their hearts “burned” within them.

The Holy Spirit had not yet come, so I’m not sure if they had a way to recognize that “burning” sensation at that point or not. We know that feeling ourselves, as the Holy Spirit lives within those who believe, and convicts many more.

What a wonderful moment it must have been for them when their eyes were opened and they recognized Him. Talk about a good report! Their Messiah truly had risen.

I would classify that as a moment where there was pure light in their eyes that rejoiced the heart. We read that they rose up, returned to Jerusalem, found the others, and told them all the wonderful news of Jesus.

What better news is there than that of Jesus Christ, risen and living within us?

There are countless individuals right now who can feel that same burning of the Holy Spirit within them, but there eyes are still restrained. Perhaps we are the ones sent to shed the Light they need. The Light living within us will bring rejoicing to their hearts as we share the good report with them.

There is no healthier balm than the truth and saving knowledge of The Healer.

We do not have to save people. That burning they feel is the presence of God already working and moving within them. We just have to bring the Light for them to see and give to them the best report they’ll ever hear. God will do the rest.

Let your light shine today, and share the good report of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.

Rejoicing,

jamie