Clothed in Christ - a Voice like Rushing Waters Rev 1:15

"his voice was like the sound of rushing waters" Revelation 1:15

Dear Jesus,

As we consider what it means to be clothed in you and therefore to reflect your attributes to those around us, I think on the attribute of a voice like rushing waters. Of course this image is not referring to voice volume but rather the power of your words. As you spoke, you spoke as one having authority, because you did and do. Your words not only affected the people who directly heard you speak the words, but your words also effected a course of history that has impacted the entire earth in one way or another.

I pray these children will understand the power of their words, power to encourage, exhort, heal the soul and bless, but also power to hurt and emotionally maim. I pray that they view their voice as the weapon it is - one that must be respected and cautiously used for concern that unintended harm might be caused. But I pray they also understand that their voice is precious gold - a gift they have to offer those around them in encouragement and blessing, a gift that they should endeavor to spread around.

But I also pray that they come to understand the power of their words when they speak your words and teaching. They too can speak with authority when they are speaking your teachings and by that they can defend the defenseless, comfort the sick and dying and warn of spiritual danger. May they never become arrogant about this power, but rather speak your words and teachings with humility, gentleness and grace, yet with courage.

I pray that their words, too, like yours, will have a positive impact that will spread far beyond their local area of influence.

Amen