“Embracing Divine Brevity”

Bishop W. F. Houston Jr.
3 min readJun 28, 2023

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C H O F Ministry’s Inspirit Word Inspirational Word

C H O F Ministry’s Bible Verse for Today: Proverbs 17:27 (AMP) — “He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words, and a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper).”

This devotion addresses concerns some people have expressed about the brief nature of our devotions, inspirational, and sermons. It explores the idea of divine brevity, reminding us of the power held in succinct yet profound spiritual teachings, and encourages us to consider the impactful essence of brief messages that can still profoundly touch our hearts and transform our lives.

Greetings, Beloved! 😊🙏 I know some of you have expressed a bit of surprise or even concern at the brevity of my current devotions, inspirational, and sermons. 📝⏱️ Perhaps you’re wondering, “How can such short words convey the depth of God’s wisdom and love?”

Well, let’s delve into the beautiful simplicity of God’s word, drawing our attention today to Proverbs 17:27 📖👀 - “He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words, and a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper).”

“These words confidently proclaim the potent impact of succinct, yet profound messages. 💫🗣️ The verse reinforces the formidable knowledge and power harnessed by those who masterfully control their speech. The core of this scripture robustly asserts that God, in His boundless wisdom, truly cherishes the conciseness of our words when we communicate with Him.”

Just as we see in the parables, Jesus often used short, simple stories to convey powerful and transformative truths. 🕊️📚 When Jesus spoke, He did not always give long, elaborate sermons. Sometimes, He used just a few words, yet those words moved mountains, healed the sick, and transformed lives.

Our brief devotions, sermons, and inspirational are designed with this divine brevity in mind. They aim to offer you bite-sized yet potent spiritual nourishment that can quickly stir your heart, spark your faith, and set your spiritual journey on fire. 🔥💓

In this rapid world, where everything moves at lightning speed, 🌍⚡ remember that even a short prayer or a brief word of wisdom can make a deep impression on your heart and change your day.

Regardless of its length, each devotion is a seed of God’s wisdom and love planted within you. 💖🌱 It may seem small and simple, but once it takes root, it can grow into a mighty tree of faith. So, let’s cherish these concise messages as we would a precious gem, small in size but immeasurable in value. 💎🙌

Let Us Go Into The Throne Room of Grace and Mercy:

Dear Lord, 🙏☁️ We thank You for Your wisdom and Your word, be it long or brief. Help us to appreciate the seeds of truth found within short messages, and may these seeds grow within us, nourishing our hearts and strengthening our faith. 💓🌱 May we find profound depth in brevity and feel Your love in every word we read or hear, no matter how few. In Jesus’ name, we pray. To God Be the Glory! 🌟🙏🕊️

Have a Blessed 🙏 Wednesday, Everyone. 💖😊 🕊️

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Bishop W. F. Houston Jr.

Spiritual Inspirationalist. When faith needs to be strengthened amid challenging circumstances, I offer spiritual guidance…