34 When Jesus saw that he had answered WISELY, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” Mark 12
A WISE ANSWER makes us stand out and may open doors to us!
Jesus, Son of God, complimented some people on their answers. The Canaanite woman pleading for her daughter and the centurion with the sick servant.
27 ‘Yes it is, Lord,’ she said. ‘Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.’
28 Then Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.’ And her daughter was healed at that moment. Matthew 15
8 The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I myself am a man under authority, Matthew 8:8
Even the Son of God paid tribute to people who answered well, how much more will people around us.
16 The plans of the heart belong to man,
But the reply of the tongue is from the Lord. Proverbs 16
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips. Proverbs 24
11 A word fitly spoken is like
apples of gold in settings of silver (Precious). Proverbs 25
The Book of Proverbs in the Wisdom writings also put much emphasis on the mouth/lips and the reply of the tongue.
Jesus gave a specific promise to people who were going to face persecution, that the Spirit would guide their answers. Could the Lord bless us with answers at other times when we need them in our lives?
11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11
Call upon Me and I will answer you … Jeremiah 33:3
Call upon God for His answers to be on your lips today.
God bless and keep you.