OCTOBER 28 - Words That Burn or Build
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 26:22–23; Psalm 123; Revelation 14
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“The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. Like the glaze covering an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart.” — Proverbs 26:22–23
“Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master… so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he has mercy upon us.” — Psalm 123:2
“Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb… It is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes.” — Revelation 14:1, 4
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Have you ever said something and instantly regretted it? Maybe it was a rumor, a sarcastic joke, or a comment you thought was harmless but ended up hurting someone deeply. Proverbs 26 reminds us that words can go deep, and once they’re spoken, they don’t just disappear. Like sweets that taste good at first but sit heavy in your stomach later, gossip and fake flattery can do more damage than we realize. But Psalm 123 turns our eyes upward, reminding us that while people may fail us, we can always look to God with hope and trust.
And then Revelation 14 paints a powerful picture of those who follow Jesus closely—people marked by truth, faithfulness, and worship. So the real question is: Do our words and actions show we follow the Lamb?
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. Words Have Weight: Do you think before you speak—or post? Proverbs warns us that whispers and flattery can mask a heart that isn’t right with God. How are you using your voice?
2. Eyes on Jesus: Psalm 123 reminds us to fix our eyes on God like a servant watching their master. What would it look like to depend on God that completely in your daily life?
3. Marked by the Lamb: Revelation 14 describes those who follow Jesus closely—they speak the truth, worship Him alone, and don’t compromise. Would someone know you follow Jesus just by listening to your words?
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BOTTOM LINE
Our words reflect our hearts. Whether we build others up or tear them down shows who we’re really following. Let your mouth—and your life—show that you’re following the Lamb wherever He goes.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, help me to guard my words and use them to build others up, not tear them down. When I’m tempted to gossip or fake kindness, remind me of the deep impact my words can have. Teach me to fix my eyes on You and follow Jesus faithfully in both what I say and how I live. Make me someone marked by truth and love. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.