Speak Sparks

1 Corinthians 14:3 (ESV) “On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.”

 How often have you needed someone to speak into your life words of elevation, encouragement and comfort?  How many people whom you will encounter today are craving that too? 

The great news is that the prophetic gifting that the Lord so desires to bless His people with, leads us to speak these life-giving, soul-igniting words into one another through the power of the Holy Spirit.

So, speak words of “upbuilding,” elevation, confidence, courage and strength into others today.  Many are torn down in their hearts and minds, whether they appear so or not.  Look not only for the one who is obviously needing this, but also for the one who least deserves it.  Kindle the fire there, too.

And speak words of “encouragement,” enthusiasm, faith, future, motivation and promise into others today.  How many more great things might the Lord accomplish in and through people if only they did not lose heart?  If only someone would speak the spark back into them?  Go do it.

And speak soothing words of “consolation,” comfort, understanding, hope, calm and relief into the many stessed and depressed people you will encounter.  Your loving word may turn around their attitude, their day, and their life.

That’s a lot of prophetic speaking!  And you cannot pour out what you haven’t got.  So pray and ask for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit.  Let God’s Word speak upbuilding, encouragement and consolation into your heart.  Then go speak life into others — blow on some embers until they glow bright red, and throw off sparks. 

Before we know it, fires could be breaking out all over the place.  And you know what that would look like?  The Kingdom.

Love, Tom

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