The importance of words.

John 1:1-5(ESV)

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.  In him was life, and the life was the light of men.  The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

John in his gospel (good news) is referring to Jesus Christ,  the Holy anointed one who became flesh and dwelt among us so that by faith and faith alone in him we might be saved and reconciled to our creator.

Studying words, language, literature is one of my favorite things to do in this life.  I have been blessed with the ability to read and understand words.  I have been meditating lately on how important words are.  God spoke the world into existence using words. (Genesis 1)  The serpent tempted Eve and deceived her using words.  Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s word, his command which was spoken to them.  All the prophets spoke to the people of Israel using words.  Jesus was the word made flesh and is God’s word incarnate.  The Holy Spirit working as the triune Godhead inspired the written word of God to be given to us today so that we may learn about our creator, redeemer, saviour and Lord. 

I plan on teaching High School English and today in this generation words are slowly becoming obselete.  Most people speak in short words, texting, blogging, email, voicemail the expression of written language is slowly becoming outdated and undervalued.   This is not merely a proposal to save langauge but a reverent thankfulness to God’s ordained use of words.  I thank God that Jesus came as the word and died on the cross for my sins and resurrected conquering sin and death giving me new life by the free gift of grace he has given me.  Because of my disobediance to God’s word I should have endured the fiery wrath of hell, but now am saved by the perfect word Jesus Christ.  

Proverbs 2:1-5  “My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.”

Words are so important and they can be either words of truth or lies.  It is my privilege and duty to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ  with words.  I hope that my future as an educator will be a lifelong of sharing words and language and showing students how important words really are.