Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. - Matthew 24:35

How many times have you spoken
hurtful words to someone directly and wish you could take them back?

The harsh reality is we can not because our words come alive and have a life of their own. The consequences of these words can be devastating to the intended hearer as well as ourselves.

But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give an account of it in the day of judgment.
- Matthew 12:36

Our words contain a power that was meant to be used as blessings and encouragement and not put-downs or curses. It's no wonder so many people are walking wounded and are emotionally and spiritually closed off.

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers - Ephesians 4:29

The word of God is eternal, trustworthy, and more dependable than the very air we breathe.

So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it - Isaiah 55:11

We are called to be God's ambassadors of life and love to everyone around us. His word has the power to change our eternal destiny when combined with our faith in Jesus for salvation.

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us - Romans 5:8

Jesus is the living embodiment of God in the flesh sent to redeem us from the power of sin and death.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God - John 1:1

When we by faith place our trust in Christ's forgiveness he unlocks our ability to serve him by the power of the spirit within us.

In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise - Ephesians 1:13

So who's word will you place your trust in man or God?

In hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.
-Titus 1:2