by hiding my guilt in my heart
because I so feared the crowd
and so dreaded the contempt of the clans
that I kept silent and would not go outside
~Job 31:33-34
Today at my church, the sermon was partly about the power of the spoken word. When God created the earth, he spoke, and it became. Spoken words have power. Curses and blessings actually have significant effect when spoken out loud (which is why it is important that we keep our mouths clean. [James 3:10]). Spoken words have power. Did you know that some cultures regard the spoken word as so powerful, that they believe simply whispering a thought or dream could make it become reality? Spoken words have power.
Philippians 2:10 & 11 says that in the name of Jesus every knee will bow, and that someday every tongue will confess Jesus Christ as Lord. Notice that it doesn't say every heart will confess, but every tongue. Therefore, spoken words have power. Romans 10:9 says if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart, you will be saved. Spoken words have power.
Spoken words have power. I keep saying it, but it's true! So to conclude this post and tie my 'rant' back to the verse from Job chapter 31, I will share three reasons why I know I personally might hide my guilt in my heart. One: I am afraid of what people will say about the sin I had committed. Two: I don't want to admit that I am not perfect and that I do, in fact, have sin in my life. Third: I think I hide my guilt in my heart because I fear if I were to speak of it, the guilt would become even heavier. But maybe if I were to confess my guilt out loud, the guilt would become lighter...
Maybe all of this is just a mind game. Maybe spoken words have power because once you say something out loud, it's easier to believe... I'm not for sure, so if you like, feel free to add your thoughts. But in the mean time, maybe I'll think about it out loud (I told you I wasn't crazy for talking to myself!).
Photo #31: Mind games? (^^Jameson and 'Beary'. =])
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