Just Do It Week 3

This powerful message takes us deep into the heart of transformation, exploring how our words reveal the condition of our souls. Drawing from James chapter 3 and echoing the prophecy of Ezekiel 36, we discover that God's ultimate solution to human brokenness isn't more rules or better explanations, but a complete internal renovation. The ancient promise that God would give us new hearts and place His Spirit within us finds its fulfillment in our rebirth through Christ. We are the first fruits, the preview of redeemed humanity that Ezekiel foretold. Yet this transformation has a litmus test: our speech. Like a bit controlling a horse, a rudder steering a ship, or a spark igniting a forest, our tongues wield disproportionate power. James doesn't leave us hopeless, though his words are stark. When we understand that our mouths are like buckets being poured out, revealing what fills our hearts, we gain a diagnostic tool for spiritual growth. Every word that doesn't sound like Jesus becomes an invitation to ask: What is God revealing about my heart? What needs healing? The journey isn't about silencing ourselves but about becoming fountains of life, speaking words that build up, encourage, and heal. Our speech becomes both the evidence of our transformation and the instrument of God's kingdom breaking into the world around us.