PROVERBS 22:17-18 “Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.”

KEYWORD: This year, let Jesus be the centrepiece of every conversation, every story, and every encounter.

All God desires that you give this year is Jesus. He is the gift, the message, and the answer the world needs. God is not searching for silver, gold, or eloquence in your speech. He only wants to see that the name of Jesus is never absent from your lips and never missing in your conversations. Whether you are speaking to the saved or the unsaved, let your words drip with the fragrance of Christ.
God’s heartbeat is that His thoughts dwell richly at the centre of your heart, so much so that you cannot contain them but must release them. As you meditate on His grace, His mercy, and His finished work in your life, you find yourself compelled to share it. And every time you share, you plant seeds of eternal life in the hearts of men.
The realisation of what God has done for you is not only personal, it is contagious. When you speak of Jesus to the saved, your words become a source of encouragement, a spark to rekindle their faith, and a reminder that trusting God is never in vain. It inspires them to persist, to keep walking with the Lord, and to lean more deeply into His promises.
But when your words reach the unsaved, they create a holy contrast. Suddenly, they begin to see the emptiness of their present life compared to the fullness available in Christ. Your testimony becomes a mirror that reflects the hope, healing, and restoration they long for but cannot find anywhere else. Your lips, carrying the love of God, become the very tool God uses to heal wounded bodies and mend broken hearts.
So don’t hold back. Don’t keep silent when you feel that nudge in your spirit to speak. Remember, your voice may be the only sermon some people will ever hear. The Jesus you carry is the lifeline this dying world desperately needs: a rope of hope for the drowning, a beam of light for those lost in darkness.
This year, let Jesus be the centrepiece of every conversation, every story, and every encounter. Speak His name boldly and tenderly. Point others to Him not just with your words but with your life. Let them see Him in your smile, hear Him in your tone, and feel Him in your actions. And as they do, they will be drawn to the fountain of life—Jesus Himself. Hallelujah!

PRAYER:
Dear Father, I thank You for giving me Jesus, the greatest gift of all. I declare that His name will never depart from my lips. I speak His love, grace, and truth everywhere I go. Through my words and life, men will encounter Christ and be drawn to Your light. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
ACTS 4:20 “For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”
ROMANS 10:14 “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?”