Sirach 18:16
Does not the dew give relief from the
scorching heat? So a word can be better than a gift.
Sirach is one of my favorite
books. It contains so much wisdom and
poetry. This is my perspective, and I often open to this book and just look for verses to
stimulate my thoughts like this one.
When we think about Christian love,
this simple verse speaks much. To
people who live in a dry arid land, the smallest amount of moisture even that
found in morning or evening dew can be a relief to the heat. Sirach
points out that the same can be found in a word given to others.
Words are important. A kind word, a compliment, a thank-you, a
sympathetic word are all acts of love when they are offered in sincerity. It is something that we have to give freely
to others, but it can mean so much.
But even though I enjoy Sirach
writings, I will have to disagree on one point.
A gift is defined as something that is given freely without expectation
of payment. So love given in a word is a gift.
A gift of kind words are needed and appreciated especially by those who
have never received this gift before.
Prayer: Lord Jesus help us to do what is
pleasing to you in word and action. In these may we proclaim the living Christ.
Amen.
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