The Word of God

What is the Bible to you? Is it an ancient book translated in a million ways? Is it a book only for "oldies"?Is it a book full of random stories? Or is it just a history book?

The Bible is the living Word of God. Like any living thing, it is not stagnant or useless or dead. But like every living thing, it needs to be nourished, watered, fed, given room to grow. Unlike any other book existing in history, the Word of God is:
·         A seed (Luke 8:11)
·         Grows and multiplies in the middle of difficulty (Acts 12:24)
·         Dwells amongst me
           (And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory... (John 1:14)
·         Created the world
          (By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things                       which are seen were not made of things which are visible (Hebrews 11:3)
·         Tastes good!...have tasted the good word of God... (Hebrews 6:5)
·         Is pure - Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him (Proverbs 30:5)
·         Cannot be chained (2 Timothy 2:9)
·         Produces faith when it's heard.
           (So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17)
·         Is living and powerful
·         Discerns the thoughts and intents of the heart
       (For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the    division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12)
·         Gives life- It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’(Luke 4:4)

Recognize the power of God’s Word in your life. Ask God to make His Word real; speak it, hear it and taste it. Nourish and grow it and let it bring life and fruit in every area of your life!

- Jo Voon-

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