February 7 – SPEAK, CAREFULLY

And Balaam answered him saying, “Is it not my responsibility to listen to and then speak carefully what the Lord God tells me to say?”  (Numbers 23:12)

                Have you found your voice? Have you listened intently for the Lord to give you the words to speak to your people? Have you been careful to say exactly and only what God tells you to say?

                Balaam was not perfect. He probably was fearful of the consequences of his words. But, God told Balaam to speak for Him, and he knew he needed to get it right. If your people are to understand who you are, what is important to you, and why, you too must speak. The way you live and conduct business speaks. But, without your voice; the words that clearly communicate your vision and intentions, that message can be distorted and misunderstood. When you remember that everything you do and everything you say, “speaks” to others, you will also be more intentional in your actions.

Be careful to listen for God’s words to you, so He can provide your voice.