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MY MOUTH FOR GOD’S WORD
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Psalm 119:171-172

Psalm 71:14-24

 

“My tongue also shall talk
of thy righteousness

all the day long…”

 

MY MOUTH FOR GOD’S WORD
 
The mouth is associated more as an organ of speech. Although it is important as the member responsible for taking in food to nourish man’s physical body, it is important to our spiritual life as the organ used to commune with God. Read Psalm 5:9 for the psalmist’s description of the mouth of his enemies. The mouth of a child of God is different. The LORD has renewed it to praise and speak of Him. The source of such praises and speeches is of course the Word of God.
 
My lips shall utter praise: The psalmist is taught God’s Word. What he learns from it moves him to utter praises to God. Who cannot show forth praises for His wonderful creation? Who cannot utter praises for His marvellous grace in a great plan of redemption? Who cannot sing praises for His infinite mercy of forgiving our sins past, present, and future? Only the heartless professing believer who is too lazy to say a word of praise. Of course, the unbelievers cannot appreciate all of God’s awesome work! They utter complaints and murmurings, not praise. They curse God and defy His laws without thanksgiving. They say all manner of evil and wicked words but never a word to praise Him.
 
My tongue shall speak of Thy Word: The mouth that praises God is the mouth that speaks God’s Word. The mouth of the believer (who constantly reads and meditates on the Word) will express the good words. He cannot keep it inside, it is like a river of water that continues to flow. God’s Word is the fountain of these good words of praise and thanksgiving. Once a believer is constantly reading God’s Word, kind words will come out of his mouth.
 
Dear reader, what is the condition of your mouth? Does it utter words of praise to glorify and honour the LORD? Do you speak forth the words of God to others who need the Gospel of salvation in the Lord Jesus? Have you shared the Gospel with anyone? Use your mouth to praise the LORD and speak for HIM.
 
THOUGHT: Is my mouth characterised by praise and God’s Word?
PRAYER: Father, help me to use my mouth all for Thy glory and honour, and keep it away from all vices and curses.

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