Every word we speak is invisible and intangible. We cannot describe its shape, form, colour, or where it goes. This lack of knowledge of the character of the word we speak should put us on guard and rather make us fearful of its consequences. To the extent that knowledge comes from God, we have most humbly sought the face of God through the bible to seek some understanding of the nature and character of the words we speak.
Origin of words we speak
When God created man, he breathed into his nostrils and man became a living soul, Genesis 2:7. Prior to this event, man could not speak. It is God’s spirit in man that enabled him to speak as a living being. The dead do not speak but the living. Though the dead hear when we speak they cannot respond because of the transition and character which the dead assumes. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead by word of mouth. Jesus said Talitha cumi to the dead little girl and she rose from death, Matthew 5:41.
Nature of words we speak
Each word we speak is spirit and life, John 6:63. That being so, it carries with it power and authority, Luke 4:32, 36. It has authority because spirit and life emanates from God and are part of God. It has a commanding force to accomplish the purpose for its utterance, Matthew 5:18. It is able to transform life because it is life itself. Paul says hold fast to the word of life, Philippians 2:16.
As demonstration of its commanding force, Jesus used words to command and cast out demons and spirits of infirmities and they obeyed. The wind and sea obeyed his words, Matthew 8:26-27. Demons acknowledging the power of words begged Jesus to cast them into swine, Matthew 8:30-32. The devil who also knew the power of words tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread, Matthew 4:3. Jesus cursed the fig tree to wither from its roots and it instantly happened, Matthew 21:19.
Words testify of our conscience, 2 Corinthians 1:12. Words that we speak reflect our character. The bible says that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, Matthew 12:34; Luke 6:45. They set seal to our testimony, John 3:33. Upon setting the seal following each utterance, the seal cannot be broken by us unless by Jesus Christ. This is why we must be very careful about what we say particularly when we are angry or injured. Words spoken are sometimes irreversible save by remorse through Jesus by grace. They enable us to take dominion of creation, Genesis 1:26-28.
Accounting for words we speak
We shall give account of every idle word we speak, Matthew 12:36. Because of its creative and destructive force or nature, it continues to live on after we have spoken it to continue with the harm or good we sent it to do. If it is uttered for a good purpose, it would yield good results. It would however produce a curse if it is uttered negatively. By our words, we shall be justified or condemned, Matthew 12:37.
Will the words we have spoken in our lives testify against us or for us before the judgment seat of God? Galatians 6:7 says do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he shall also reap. There is nothing hidden that shall not be made manifest or revealed, Matthew 10:26; Luke 12:2. We are accountable to God for what we say.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I am accountable for my past utterances which I made in grave sin and error. Forgive me and deliver me from abusing your sacred gift of speech and utterance. Hold my tongue and direct what I say to your glory and honour. In your precious name I pray, Amen!!
