March 17

John 8:6 (NIV)
6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger.

They caught a woman in the act of adultery and brought her to Jesus to try to TRAP Jesus so they could accuse Him. Instead of saying something, the Son of God was silent for a while. His silence was broken when He said the famous line, "let him without sin cast the first stone."

When I read this I couldn't stop thinking about how Jesus said nothing. He was God, He had a good come back I am sure of it. Yet He said nothing. If Jesus says nothing, shouldn't I say nothing some of the time!? I don't know about you but my mouth gets me into so much trouble and wish I could find the off switch. Jesus hit the pause button here and that is what God wants us to learn. Hit the pause switch and listen to God before we answer people. I have a friend who is a great man of God, and he does this, pauses, thinks, listens and then speaks.

Help me Lord to tame my tongue. Let the fire it starts be the Holy Spirit fire and no other. Help me to wait, to pause before I answer, especially to those who are laying a trap for me.