In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “the hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute”, and in chapter twelve and verse twenty-five of Proverbs Solomon said, “ heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop” where we read,
Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad.
The verse begins, “Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop:” Solomon began with the words, “heaviness in heart of man” or “anxiety or anxious care within the soul, mind, will, desires, living being, conscience and seat of emotions and affections” “makes it stoop” which means “causes the heart to bow down, prostrate, humbly beseech and do obeisance”. Solomon shared when the soul and mind of a person is anxious and filled with worry it causes them to bow down and humble themselves.
The verse goes on to say, “but a good word makes it glad.” Solomon continued with the words, “but a good word” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover a pleasant, agreeable, excellent, appropriate and valuable speech, utterance, advice and answer” “makes it glad” which means “causes the heart of a person to rejoice, be gladdened and joyful”. Solomon shared how an excellent and valuable utterance causes the heart of a persons to rejoice and become joyful.
When we think through the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon about humility and depression that is brought upon a person when distressing and anxious cares overwhelm their souls and minds. When this happens, just a “word” of comfort and encouragement can turn the demeanor of a person to joyful. God knows we shall experience difficult circumstances and situations, and sometimes, those trials trouble our souls. God loves us, and because we have sin in our lives, God sent His Son Jesus into the world to be crucified on the cross to pay the price of death for those sins. (See Romans 6:23) When we yield our lives to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and speak to our “hearts” when we encounter anxious times. Then wee shall rejoice in Him who has overcome every trial, trouble and tribulation that is in the world. (See John 16:33)
Next time Solomon says, “the righteous is more excellent than his neighbor”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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