JOYfully Edify Others

            Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  It’ll build you up….spiritually…and help you to be an encouragement to others!

            Ephesians 4:29 – 32 is a short passage of scripture.  Only four verses but they are chocked FULL of instruction.  If we are obedient and do what the scripture says, it will be like a fountain of JOY gushing forth from our heart and lives, spilling out onto others who are close enough to get splashed!   We began yesterday with the first part of verse 29.  Today, we’ll look at the entire verse:

 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

            We are to speak words which build up and edify others.  Sometimes we know people are listening but other times we are completely unaware. 

·        It’s easy to get lazy and slack when we are with family or close friends.  But we must remember that those are the ones who are most often affected by our example.

·        When on the job, let’s not fall into the trap of being critical of others…especially those in charge. Instead, encourage others to pray for their leaders and those on the team.  You’ll be surprised at how that will lift the morale at the workplace.

·        Even strangers are watching and listening as we stand in line at the post office, grocery store or restaurant. Be kind and complementary to the one who is serving you.  Your words might be the joyful highlight of their day!

  Let’s put a guard over our mouths and make sure that everything that escapes our lips is something that will uplift and bring joy to the ones who are listening!