Proverbs 27:14
“If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.”
Time zones are very interesting. As I type this, it is 8:58 a.m. Pacific Time. That does not mean it is the same time in all areas of the world. For instance, it is 5:58 p.m. in Berlin, Germany. It is 11:58 a.m. in New York. Time is a relative thing and depends on where you live.
There have been numerous times when family members who live in the eastern United States call to offer a happy greeting. The only problem is that we are still fast asleep and their happy greeting is not—–let’s just say it is not well received!
Now what spiritual connection can we make with this passage? To me it is very clear that there is a time when words are well received and a time when quietness is far more appropriate. Many people who have recently experienced some form of trauma in their life are in need of quietness rather than words.
This is especially true when it comes to witnessing for Jesus. There are some who seem to be convinced that people will hear if they speak louder or repeat over and over the claims of the Gospel. Sadly, they often drive people away from the Lord rather than into a personal relationship with the Savior.
I recall working with a couple who were experiencing marital conflict. She knew the Lord as her personal Savior, but he didn’t and was adamant that he was not interested. As our counseling progressed I saw him begin to soften. I began to use this statement; “You know you are coming closer and closer to trust the Lord to save you, aren’t you?” As I began to nod, he nodded back. Within a few months he became a Christian. Praise the Lord for quietness!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil