As kids we used to say, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." You only said that when someone called you a name, and it hurt. We never really did believe that saying, did we?
As the devotional says, words have power. A single name calling will haunt us for a long time. A single kind word will turn our attitude around.
The other place words have power is in a court of law. When the judge says, "Not Guilty," those words do exactly what they claim--they set the prisoner free, they remove the guilt, they withhould any punishment. Words have power.
On Sunday when we gather for worship, lots of words are said through sermons, prayers, and songs. More than just frivilous sounds to fill the hour, the words have power and meaning. When we sing, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty," those words have power of praising God. When we pray, "Our Father in Heaven," the words have power in establishing that relationship with God. And when we hear, "Your sins are forgiven for Jesus' sake," those words have the power to do exactly what they say. . .set us free, remove the guilt and withhold any punishment.
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth (and power!)"
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