Do you ever find yourself at a loss for words, searching for the right thing to say? This can happen to all of us, and at various times. Maybe you just experienced a wonderful blessing, and you can’t find any words to express your happiness. Maybe it was a time of intense grief or shock, and the words just don’t come. Jesus encourages us in all situations that He will give us the words to express ourselves.
When I first experienced the Presence of God, when I knew without a doubt that He was with me, I had no words to express the joy I felt. Thoughts flashed through my mind and emotions flooded my heart so rapidly that there were no words that could possibly express everything I wanted to say, nor could I speak the words fast enough to keep up with my heart and mind. That was the moment I received the gift of tongues, and it seemed to fit perfectly with the moment.
Today, as I hear the testimonies of miracles and deliverance in India, I find myself speechless again. How can it be, that God loves us so much, that he pours out His Spirit and His Presence on us when we least deserve it? We are lost in sin and disease, and He pours out His salvation, His forgiveness, His peace, and His grace on us. Then He empowers and equips us to do the same for others. When we can’t find the words to share the Gospel, the Psalmist says “open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.” (Psalm 81:10 MEV)
Then there are times when our faith is challenged, and the world wants to test us and trap us with our words. Like the women in this month’s newsletter, sometimes all we can do is pray and cry out to the Lord. Even then His promises are sure. Jesus tells us “Do not be anxious how you will answer or what you will say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” (Luke 12:11-12 MEV)
Finally, there are times when we should just be quiet and pray. As it says in Proverbs, “Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.” (Proverbs 17:28 NLT)
Blessings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus,
Thomas