"WHAT DID YOU SAY?"

"I read your posts everyday and enjoy doing so."   Friend's statement a few days ago.  I am humbled by statements such as these.  A kind word of encouragement can be so uplifting at times.   You never know when you words you say (or write) will be used to edify or tear down.   The Holy BIBLE was written by men who were "inspired" by the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD.  HE can use words we say (or write) to change lives for HIS glory.   Do you think when Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, or Peter (along with all of the other authors of the New Testament) were contemplating what to put on paper, they considered their writings would be read by literally MILLIONS in the future?   How did some other letters written by the Apostle Paul, and others, get left out of scripture?  Other authors might have written "worthy" material that could have been used to instruct or give guidance.   2 Timothy 3:16 says "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." GOD can use what HE directs us to say to be used to change the world.  LORD I pray that the words I use will be edifying and used to glorify YOU!!