Matthew 12:34 (NKJV)
34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
I would like to share a story that was sent to me which illustrates human nature, In Matthew 12, the Lord told us that we can only produce something which matches that which is in our hearts; either good or bad. What is on the inside will determine what comes out.
Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu received an item from the leader of HAMAS. During the recent cease-fire, the leader of the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas, Khaled Mashal, sent a “gift” in an elaborate box with a note. After having the box checked for safety reasons, Prime Minister Netanyahu opened the box and saw that the content was cow dung. He opened the note, handwritten in Arabic by Mr. Mashal, which said, “For you and the proud people of the Zionist Entity.”
Mr. Netanyahu, who is literate in Arabic, pondered the note and decided how best to reciprocate. He quickly did so by sending the Hamas leader an equally handsome package, also containing a personal note. Mr. Mashal and the other leaders of Hamas were very surprised to receive the parcel and opened it, very carefully, similarly suspecting that it might contain a bomb. But to their surprise, they saw that it contained a tiny computer chip.
The chip was rechargeable with solar energy, had a 1.8 terabyte memory, and could output a 3D hologram display capable of functioning in any type of cellular phone, tablet or laptop. It was one of the world’s most advanced technologies, with a tiny label, stating this item was “Invented and produced in Israel.”
Mr. Netanyahu’s note, personally handwritten in Arabic, Hebrew, French, and English, stated very courteously… “Every leader can only give the best his people can produce.”
What is it that you give to others? Is it your best? Do you praise others and build them up at every chance? Are you the type of person who brightens up every room you enter? Are others always glad to see you? Look into your heart and see what resides there. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. If there is goodness within you, goodness will come out. Who are you on the inside? Are you setting the kind of example that you want others to follow? If not, why not? You have everything you need to become the person God created you to be. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Are you using your gifts and talents to benefit others? When we treat others well, the world will become a better place. Each little gesture matters, Make it a point this day to love the Lord Your God with all that you are and love your neighbor as yourself. That means that you need to love yourself as God already loves you. You are blessed to be a blessing!
Lord God, You placed every good thing inside us. Yet we often let our evil inclination rule our lives. By Your Spirit, let joy and blessings rule in our hearts and spill over into our whole lives. Teach us to be a blessing to every person we meet. Help us to share the love you gave us with all we meet showing them Your glory! Let us become the lights You created us to be. In Your name we pray! Amen!