May 17, 2020 CAC Living Water Devotional :- WISDOM IN SILENCE
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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
THE LIVING WATER {Jan ~ June, 2020}
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Sunday, May 17, 2020
TOPIC: WISDOM IN SILENCE
Read Numbers 14:28-29;
[28]Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you:[29]Your carcases shall fall in this wilderness; and all that were numbered of you, according to your whole number, from twenty years old and upward, which have murmured against me,
Psalms 106:32-33
[32]They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:[33]Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
MEMORISE: Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive (Proverbs 17:28)
EXPOSITION
A great deal of insight and instruction is embedded in this verse of the scripture (Prov. 17:28). Much has been said about the need to be careful and thoughtful when talking to, or about others. But, in reality, there are times when it is best to just keep silent, saying NOTHING at all (cf. Eccl. 3:7b).
Silence is a great virtue, but sadly, it has been disregarded by many. It is the grace to be still, calm, quiet, or at peace within and without oneself. This is not a manifestation of weakness, as some people think, but a rare display of wisdom. As James 1:26 says it. The true measure of someone’s level of maturity is not his ability to use his tongue, but that to withhold it. Generally, it is advisable to maintain silence, when there is nothing positive to say.
The saying is true, that if you can hold your tongue in one moment of anger, you will spare yourself many years of sorrows and regrets. Many reputable men and women have paid dearly for making impulsive utterances under the heat of provocation. Take Moses for example, his experience with the ever restless Israelites, the Psalmist recalled (Psa. 106:32-33). His case and other similar examples have shown that God never excuses unguarded outbursts, even if they were made under provocation.
You can pray today for wisdom to refrain your tongue, when you should, and henceforth, begin to enjoy the numerous blessings that come with this noble victual.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, give me wisdom to refrain my tongue, in order to save my life from danger of evil provocation.
2. Lord, help me to remain silent when it is needed, for me not to miss my goal in life.
3. Lord, teach our leaders what to say at the right time, so that they don’t keep heating the polity, unnecessarily.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: 1 Kings 1 & 1 Corinthians 7
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!