October 29, 2020 - Words are wonderful things. They have a beauty all their own. They have associations in our minds that give them reputation. Some are bores and some shine brilliantly.
Yet, there is an eloquence without words. “Silence is golden” someone has said. Silence can be eloquent also. Jesus was a master at using the eloquence of silence. He used it many times.
Remember when a woman was brought to Him who had been caught in the act of adultery. The law said such a person must be put to death. What must Jesus say? He was silent. He stooped down and wrote in the sand and said, “Let the sinless one throw the first stone.” When he looked up, His words and His wise silence had done their work. All the accusers were gone, and a penitent woman stood there alone.
He told Peter of the sins he would commit in denial. Peter argued. The day of trial came. Peter sinned. At the right time, Jesus turned and looked at Peter. That was all. He just looked. Yet, that was enough to make Peter go out and weep bitterly.
Truly, silence can be golden. Silence can be as eloquent as words. Knowing when to speak and when to be silent is one mark of real wisdom.
It’s something to think about ... tbp
Center Church of Christ
Yet, there is an eloquence without words. “Silence is golden” someone has said. Silence can be eloquent also. Jesus was a master at using the eloquence of silence. He used it many times.
Remember when a woman was brought to Him who had been caught in the act of adultery. The law said such a person must be put to death. What must Jesus say? He was silent. He stooped down and wrote in the sand and said, “Let the sinless one throw the first stone.” When he looked up, His words and His wise silence had done their work. All the accusers were gone, and a penitent woman stood there alone.
He told Peter of the sins he would commit in denial. Peter argued. The day of trial came. Peter sinned. At the right time, Jesus turned and looked at Peter. That was all. He just looked. Yet, that was enough to make Peter go out and weep bitterly.
Truly, silence can be golden. Silence can be as eloquent as words. Knowing when to speak and when to be silent is one mark of real wisdom.
It’s something to think about ... tbp
Center Church of Christ
110 Hurst Street
Center, Texas
