The Power of Speech

Speech: the act, the power of speaking

In the first chapter of the Bible the phrase "...and God said..." is repeated about nine times. Also, the phrase "... and God called..." is used about three times. That is at least twelve times in one chapter that God used the power of speaking.

Each time God spoke there was a reaction - something was created. The proof is shown throughout Genesis 1:1-31 in the repeated phrases of, "...and God said; ...and there was; ...and God saw that it was good."

You and I are created in the Image of God and we too have the power of speaking. In light of that truth, when speaking we should give careful attention to:

• what
• how
• why
• when
• where
• to whom

Someone in protest may say, "That is just too much to think about! I just say whatever and let the chips fall where they may!"

I agree it is a lot to think about; however, you and I are made in God's Image. When we speak there is always a reaction, a result and/or a situation created. It is important to think before we speak that we may, as God does, see the results and say it is good.

The power of speech