The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, [And] a good report makes the bones healthy. Proverbs 15:30 (NKJV)
When we see something good and pleasant it lifts and brightens up our face with gladness. Likewise, when we hear a word, a report of news that’s good, it brings hope, encouragement, joy, and confidence in our hearts. What we hear affects us from the inside out. It works from our heart or inner state into our physical condition. A good report makes the bones healthy means good positive, wholesome, encouraging words build and strengthen our physical and mental health. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the ultimate “good report,” the proclamation that Christ has come, died, and risen for our Salvation – 1Corinthians 15:1-4.When we hear and believe this message, our hearts can have peace and rest even when our situation is difficult. Recognize the day to day good things God gives and does – breath in your body, time, ability to hope and dream, opportunities to be and do better, family, friends. Be an encouragement and hope to someone. Stand in the Gospel, the good news, the good report that God is with, in and for you in Christ.