Micah 2:7c English Standard Version (ESV) Do not my words do good to him who walks uprightly?

The Word of the Lord does good just by our speaking the Word. What we fail to comprehend is the inherent nature of God’s voice. He spoke creation into existence. We quote scriptures to encourage and educate yet do not give a seconds thought of the power being released on the hearers.

Isaiah 55:11 English Standard Version (ESV) so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.

We often quote the Word of the Lord with intentions which may or may not serve the will of God. Our intentions cannot change His will or cause His Word to fail. When we do not see the expected results we may doubt ourselves but we should not doubt God. Look to Isaiah 55:11 again and in particular to the line “return to me”. His Word comes full circle and we have no idea how long that will take to accomplish.

The first Line of Micah 2:7 contains the words “Has the Lord grown impatient?” No He has not, we have.

Impatience weakens faith, not in its power but in our execution. Being human we are subject to human frailties. Our weakness does not affect the power of His Word, it might even empower it. Hidden within our emotions of weakness lies the embers of humility.

James 4:10 English Standard Version (ESV) Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

Humility, especially in a group setting, allows the Word of the Lord to be heard. Hear it, repeat it and allow the Word to do what it alone can do.