The phrase “Timing is everything” is a staple within the Hollywood culture. Even if you do the right thing or say exactly what is necessary, sometimes people aren’t ready for your message or in some cases, its too late. Planning the perfect words to say is important, yet without the exact moment when the stars are aligned, the desired response you are seeking slips away, unable to make the perfect delivery.
Moses experiences a similar feeling within Exodus 5:17-21 as God’s plan appears to have back fired in his face. When the Hebrew foremen realize Pharaoh’s daily quota is nearly impossible to achieve, they turn their frustrations toward Moses. “You should have kept your mouth shut!” Look what you’ve done, making the king of Egypt despise us and likely kill us when our people don’t meet the officials expectations.
Whether you are married or single, everyone has tasted embarrassment, open mouth and insert foot. Although you might have had good intentions, words can blew up in your face like a snow ball fight gone bad. Thus, its vital to be sensitive to the emotions building up inside another individual. Therefore, the next time you are compelled to speak out in the heat of the moment, ask God for wisdom to say the right thing when the opportunity arises.
by Jay Mankus
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