2 Kings 8
THE POWER OF WORDS

Occasionally we hear those amazing stories about the inspirational words someone has spoken to someone else – words that have changed their lives and propelled them to greatness.

Elisha’s words to Hazael weren’t exactly inspirational, but they changed the course of history. In an unusual encounter, Elisha told Hazael that he was going to become the king of Syria after the current king, Ben-Hadad, died a premature death. So a plan was born in the mind of Hazael. By the time he got back home, Hazael was ready to murder the king and become the king of Syria himself.

Our words can make a massive difference in the lives of those who hear them. We might not be prophets like Elisha was, but our words can still drive someone to despair, or spur them on to greatness. Constant criticism will wear a person down, but if words are continually positive, we can become an inspiration to greatness.

Our spouse, children, parents, employees, students, employers, brothers and sisters, and friends, all need our positive encouragement. So let’s make our words positive and encouraging.

May our words be a blessing to all around us this week.

With love in our Lord,
Robert