Five Minute Friday: SPEAK
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“You speak our language?” they ask in amazement. “I do,” I respond as humbly as I can despite how proud I am of myself and thankful I am to finally live in this reality.
And with this hard-fought-for ability comes a great responsibility. My words in any language have always had weight as I have spoken with believers and unbelievers alike. There is always an opportunity to speak truth and love, but there is equal opportunity to spew condescension or judgment. With all my heart, I hope to steward these opportunities wisely for the glory of God.
Such conversations often move quickly to the whys of our living here and what we are hoping to do. Question after question rolls out in my direction in effort to know more about me, but what I really desire the person on the other end of the conversation to know about is JESUS. On the days I am feeling confident and not overly bogged down by the previous events of the day, I try to steer in that direction. I wish I did this each and every time because the result is generally sweet, something certainly to be savored. Occasionally, my sudden shift to spiritual things is not welcomed, and I sense this in sharp vocal tones and stiff body language. I thank God for the opportunity to speak of Him and trust Him to multiply the fraction of truth I have presented and build upon the fragile foundation I have created in simple words spoken in foreign tongue.
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Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Ephesians 6:19-20
This is just wonderful, Amber.
I’ve been met with the “You speak our language???” thing, too…but my presence was of a more mundane nature. I was there to make the evildoers who were tormenting my new friends wish they had never been born.
I was pretty good at that. And for better or worse, beloved on that account.
#2 at FMF this week.
https://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2017/08/your-dying-spouse-351-this-will-all-be.html
What a testimony. Thanks for sharing. God bless you, Andrew.
Profound thoughts to ponder. You sound bold and brave.
Not so sure about that but I do serve a big God. Thanks for your sweet words of encouragement, Lizzy.
This is rich, Amber!
You are, Meg! <3
Our goal really is to help other see and know Christ. No matter the language. We speak the words and God can use them. Thanks for speaking.
Absolutely. And THANK YOU for speaking these words of encouragement to my soul. What a blessing.
Yes! I wish I would’ve learned to speak other languages. I guess it’s not too late is it? I’m in the 55 spot this week.
Of course not! Do it, girl! It’s crazy hard but so rewarding!
What a tremendous blessing (and gift) to not only learn another language (something I so wish I could do!) but to also have the opportunity to use that gift to share Jesus with someone!
jennifer-ashesforbeauty.blogspot.com (wont’ work with http)???
Have a great weekend!
It absolutely is! Thank you for rejoicing with me in that gift, Jennifer.