Keep Speaking

DEVOTION
PROVERBS
KEEP SPEAKING
Prov 12:14
14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things
as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.
NIV
I know the truth of that saying, it is better to give than to receive, however I see a great receiving in the course of giving within this proverb. As I expound on the Word of God, as I share truths from the greatness of God’s Word to others, I think I actually learn more than those who hear my words. As I write books for the soul purpose of helping others to gain insight into the truths of God, I believe I learn a far greater amount then anyone who reads my words. It is a tremendous learning experience every time I teach, preach or write. I benefit so much from what I say. I know that sounds prideful in the sense that I say such great things, but I am saying when I talk about God, his word, his truths, to others, I learn as well. I know I am filled with good things, and one of the reasons is because I talk about God’s Word. But even greater is my reward because of the labor I do for the Kingdom of God. I do not consider this portion as aimed toward getting a greater abundance of material goods because I do good work with my hands, but this speaks to the reward for my efforts for the kingdom. As I speak about God, and as I endeavor to work for the Kingdom I will be filled with good things, and my labor will be rewarded. Yet this is all about the words of my mouth filling me, as the work of my hands rewards me. It is showing me the results of my words are like the results of my hands. So I must continue on, doing what I do, saying what I say. I will not be silenced by those who oppose the message. I will not be shut down by those who disbelieve. I will not be kept from speaking about God and his Holy Word by those who deny its authenticity or authority. My knowledge is from both experiential and study of God. I will keep speaking.