When Words Are Many…

We live in an age of abundance when it comes to words.

Writers, producers, musicians and public figures have merged into one category - content creators - with each of them generating sentence after thought after whim designed to grab our imaginations, and in most cases, eventually sell us something.

Digital natives - those who came of age after the advent of the internet - don’t remember a time when words couldn’t be transmitted wirelessly, nearly for free, around the world. Those of us who are a little older - digital immigrants - have a vague memory of paying for a newspaper but we’ve quickly adjusted and joined the fray of creating and consuming words.

Words have become a commodity, and like other commodities, an abundance drives down the value. With so many other people talking, we think that perhaps we should add our voice to the fray, because our opinion is as weighty as theirs, isn’t it? Strangely, that is both true and tragic.

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. Proverbs 10:19 ESV

With many voices talking to us and the sudden ability to share every opinion that we may have as well, it’s tempting to discount the value of all the voices, but one voice stands alone.

“The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times. You, O Lord, will keep them; you will guard us from this generation forever.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭12:6-7‬ ‭ESV‬

In the flurry of messages you are exposed to on this day, make sure that the words of God are given priority. In His word He gives us the keys to fulfillment, to purpose, to life, and even to keep us safe.

His voice is not one among many. It stands in stark contrast to all the others. Give His words their earned value in your life.