Out of the Heart

"For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matthew 12:34).

That's a powerful statement from the Gospel of Matthew. As I read it, I ask myself, "What is my heart speaking?"

It's been said of Charles Spurgeon that if someone had cut him open he would bleed the word of God. Isn't that interesting? But, isn't it something that you'd like to have someone say about you? How incredible it would be to be so in love with the word of God that it becomes our heart.

My Great Aunt Lee has that going for her. Even though her mind is not as sharp today as it was in the past, the Scripture is still flowing from her heart. Just about any time someone starts to read or quote a Scripture, she can finish the verse. The Scripture was so important to her that she read it, memorized, and let it come into her heart in such a way that even when she can't remember what town she's in, she can recall the glorious word of God. It's pretty cool and very inspiring.

So, what comes out of your mouth? Is it good or bad? Is it the word of God or something else?