The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary … – Isaiah 50:4
We are now into spring.
Where I live, it is rainy and still a little chilly.
It is an unusual spring, rather silent; there are no picnics. There is no visiting. The coffee shops and restaurants are empty. The churches are meeting in the seclusion of the individual homes of members. Commerce has almost halted.
But we celebrate and commemorate. It is Holy Week. The sadness of anticipated crucifixion is dulled by the overshadowing light of paradoxical hope.
We celebrate the beginning of spring in a pandemic. We do so with hearts ready for a change. We have grown weary of winter and are growing wearier of this unusual, bonus winter by the day. We are anxious for a change of seasons.
Spring is the season of hope and new life. It is a season of encouragement.
Will spring fully come? Will it be sooner, or will it be later?
Scripture reminds us often of the power of the tongue to build up or to destroy.
The tongue can certainly predict spring. But can it hasten spring?
What a gift to be able to use the tongue of the learned, as a gift from God, to encourage and strengthen a weary brother or sister!
Isaiah goes on to exclaim that God awakens him every morning with new instructions and wisdom – whatever the season.
We need tongues of the wise during this season that will be known as the time of the Corona Virus.
You can have the tongue of the learned if you will listen to God, read His Word, keep an open heart and mind, and be willing to share a word of blessing with those who have grown tired of living.
The greatest privilege in the world is found in lifting someone else up and moving them forward on their road to spiritual success. There is no greater honor or joy than to be a part of someone else’s life story of God’s blessings through grace.
Often, all it takes is a word to bring springtime to someone’s winter of discontent. To give it, we must be willing and ready to receive it from God, to listen intently, and share generously.
Invite your friends to a brighter tomorrow!
A dancing day!
