Unclean Lips

Isaiah said, “Woe is me, for I am undone!  Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips (Isaiah 6:5)…”  Isaiah recognized the fact that he is only human, dwelling among many others.  As human beings our lips can sometimes get us into trouble.  We say things we ought not, we do not say things we should say, we say things in the wrong way, or do not have the talent to speak before people.

Moses called himself a man of “uncircumcised lips (Exodus 6:12, 30).”  When God appeared to him, he claimed not to be eloquent, but slow of speech and slow of tongue (Exodus 4:10).  He was afraid that as Israel would not listen to him, neither would Pharaoh.

Jeremiah said, “Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth (Jeremiah 1:6).”  Sometimes we feel young or inexperienced, and are afraid to speak up.  It can be intimidating to speak before a panel of officials regarding important concerns.

Whatever the excuse, there is a remedy!  One of the seraphim touched Isaiah’s mouth with a live coal, taking away his iniquity and purging his sin.  Immediately he was ready to go as sent (Isaiah 6:6-8).  The LORD reminded Moses that He made his mouth, and would go with him and teach him what to say.  If it wasn’t enough, he would send Aaron with him (Exodus 4:11-12; 6:7:1).  The LORD was with Jeremiah, and touched his mouth, putting His words in them (Jeremiah 1:7-10).

We must remember God is with us!  He sent Jesus to cleanse us from our sins.  He gave us His Word so we will know what to say.  We must not be afraid to proclaim the Word of God – no excuses!

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