Many Speak, Many are Silent

Word for January 5th, 2023

Many speak when they have nothing of value to say.  Many are not speaking who have something to speak that I have given them, yet they remain silent.  Pride and fear are behind both.  Pride of self that, "I have something to say," or, "I am going to speak to this to overcome my fear."  Those that I have given something to speak...those that are silent are caught in pride as well, for they're fearing for themselves.  "What will happen if I speak?"  They are considering themself in speaking.  That is pride.  They are afraid of what others will think.  Fear and pride - always behind the scenes working!  If I have called you to speak, then choose to speak, for it is I that saves your life.  Fear not fear!  Put down pride!  Be careful from where you speak.