Words

Luke 21:15 I’ll give you words and wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to counter or contradict.

Does anything else really need to be said? No, probably not, but I feel as though He has given me this topic and the words to explain this a bit further.

Well, when was the last time you were in a difficult situation and rather than taking a moment to compose your thoughts, you lashed out? I can tell you, sadly, that mine is more recent than I care to admit.

My son had received some bad news about a tryout he’d had earlier in the week. I didn’t know he’d gotten word of the results, but could see that he was not in a good mood. I asked him a very simple question and he lashed out verbally. I tried to remain calm and asked him another question and he continued to vent his disappointment my way. I’d taken all I could and snapped back. Well from that point, the proverbial fight was on. Before it was all said and done he, I, and my wife (yes she was there to witness it all) were angry, hurt and embarrassed. Had I only taken a couple of seconds, or even a minute to calmly ask for the words to handle the situation, things may have taken a different path.

This verse is actually part of a lesson taught by Jesus to His disciples and is just as important a lesson today as it was when He walked with us. In it, He describes to them the trial that they are going to face and He is reassuring them to remain strong because the Father will be with them throughout.

The next time your first reaction would be to snap off an answer, take a few seconds and ask not only for the wisdom to handle the situation, but the words necessary to resolve it in a manner that will allow you to be an example of His love.