AUGUST 13th - CAPSULE 13
TOPIC: FREE TO “KEEP QUIET”
BIBLE TEXT: Proverbs 13 vs. 3 – Self-control means controlling your tongue. A quick retort can ruin everything (Living Bible)
Don’t let the need to rescue someone push you into answering before you have heard the story, and taken time to pray about it. You will be amazed how differently you feel about something a few hours, a few days and in some case a few years later.
Pride says don’t just stand there, say something! Wisdom says, “Don’t just say anything, stand there!” (Quietly ask God for insight). One word from Him can turn things around in a hurry. In this age of instant tea and instant potatoes, we look for instant answers. When tragedy strikes, not only do we get the news immediately, but within minutes experts appear on television to tell us why it all happened. But sometimes wisdom is silent.
Jesus had the power to summon 12 legions of angels to defend Him, yet “He opened not His mouth”. Pilate did all the talking. Jesus just stood there quietly, for He was not on trial, Pilate and the religious system were. He knew His destiny, and most of all, He knew His Father intimately.
Prayer: Father, give me wisdom to be quick to hear but slow to speak; Wisdom to know when to be silent or quiet and when to speak.
Insight: When you know God, you can face anything with confidence – and still be free to keep quiet. What a wonderful place to be!
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