Speaking of Realities
May 3rd, 2009One of my fascinations is with “magicians” (or Illusionists). They say the “magic words” and presto, an object appears! I recently read that the “magic” word, abracadabra, comes from an ancient Aramaic expression which means, “I speak as I create.”
Speech is one of those “inside-out” realities. Jesus said, “It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person” (Matthew 15:11). Later he clarified his point, “But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person. 19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander” (15:18-19).
We truly do create our actions from within. We feel a certain way and we speak or act on it. We see that easily with evil things. What if we were to center our thoughts on the good and pure? What kinds of speech and actions do you suppose would follow?
Putting God and his words into our hearts can only produce good things (Psalm 119:11). Take the time daily to put a little more of Him into your spirit. Look at some of the results:
1O LORD, who shall sojourn in your tent?
Who shall dwell on your holy hill?
2He who walks blamelessly and does what is right
and speaks truth in his heart; Psalm 15:1-2
Keep The Light Burning!
Perry Greene
