Before reading any further, consider: how many words have you already come across today? One step further, how many words have you already come across this week?
In seminary, one of my required books to read as a part of a preaching course was entitled The End of Words. The thrust of the books’ message was this: we are bombarded by words everyday, and yet the church throws more words at us. So what makes the words of Christ any different? The answer: that our words – not only as preachers, but as people of faith – are to point to the voice of Christ, who points us to the eternal Word.
So this week, as you consider what what you listening to, also consider what words you are adding into the mix. All of us are swimming in a sea of verbiage. So as you add your words to the mix this week, consider how your words may be an aid to someone seeking on their journey of faith. Consider how your words may open the door to further conversation, creating space for another to experience the Word of Christ. And consider how your words may exemplify acceptance and love…something just about everyone can stand to use a bit more of. It is only Christ who is the Word of God. But as people made in God’s image, you too bear God’s redeeming Word to all the world.