The Words of Life

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“In the beginning was the Word …” John 1v1 (KJV)

One of the major things God’s Word does for the believer is to instruct, teach, rebuke, correct and train in righteousness that we may be able to do good to all (2 Timothy 3v16-17). Indeed through His Word we get to know what He likes or doesn’t like. We become acquainted with His ways. The Psalmist put it this way “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119v105, KJV). We therefore see a longing that he shows for the word of the Lord: “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119v103, NIV). The Almighty God Himself told Joshua – “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful” (Joshua 1v8, NIV).  However, as we see it is not only important to read the Word but also to be a doer of it. James 1v25 (ERV) saying “But when you look into God’s perfect law that sets people free, pay attention to it. If you do what it says, you will have God’s blessing. Never just listen to His teaching and forget what you heard.”

Prayer

Father we thank You for Your words – words of grace, life-giving words that instruct us and light our way. We pray that Your words would become sweet to our taste, and sweeter than honey to our mouths in Jesus name, amen. The grace not only to hear but also to do, please grant unto us in Jesus name, amen.