LUKE 4:22. “And all bear Him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” GRACIOUS WORDS. Words have power way beyond the length and depth of our understanding. With words of God the world was made and then maintained. What gain or loss has come to men when words they spoke were then unbending, And the blessing or the curse that followed, was uncontained.
The words of grace that sounded on the mountain, in the city, on the lake; Came carefully expressed from the mouth of Him who holds the world. To hear His voice and know the truth of all the kingdom yet to come of which He spake, You would think would make each listener humble down before the Lord.
But there is something here that’s hard for godless minds to really understand. Miraculous acts of grace, they seemed to take so easily in their stride.
The words were something else, because the truths, both simple and profound Left no place for the inner man to hide, nor was there room for human pride.
The One who spoke for God and made so clear His truth, spoke words with power. There was no room to argue logic, or impose one’s own philosophy. The messages He gave the children understood; the weak, the sinners made to cower Under the weight of truth, came loud and clear, the sounds of grace and mercy.
Those who knew Jesus as Bar-Joseph, compared His words with those of His guardian. His use of scriptures they had known for ages, now to tingling ears did reach. Interpretation covered, misused and misapplied words polluted by proud men; Now brought conviction, upon the hearts and minds when truly preached.
Whatever words may bring when brought to bear upon the consciences long seared; It is a word of grace, that brings to mind solutions from pages wrote by God. The acts and words of kindness from those who speak for God, when by men are heard, Brings from the storehouse of divine provision; answers understood by the Word.
“When I speak for Thee, O God of the Word; give me the ability to speak with grace and truth combined. May each subject addressed be appropriate to those who listen. May my voice and ways of expression transmit a sense of love and compassion. May the expressions used, be understandable. May the illustrations given be relevant. May the logic used be reasonable. May the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ be honored. May His gracious words and ways be declared in a way that exalts Him, Amen.”