The Word

Hello everyone,

How are you today? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib: but Israel doth not know, My people doth not consider.” Isaiah 1v3 (KJV)

Child of God, how well do you know the Lord? Do you know His plans for you, His will for you, what He will have you do, how He will have you act, what makes Him happy or pleases Him? The Bible says in Hosea 4v6 that My people perish for lack of knowledge. It is important to know the Lord, to fellowship with Him, through His Word – hearing and acting on it; through prayer, by enduring sound teaching e.t.c. The Psalmist writes “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.” (Psalm 119v9-11). Through the Word of God, one can keep his way cleansed and keep from sinning against God. Through learning and doing the Word, we get guidance and direction (Psalm 119v105); we learn to pray aright and not amiss (James 4v3, 1 John 5v14-15); and we get good success (Joshua 1v8, Psalm 1). The Word of God is also called the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6v17), and we use it to fight – the devil, against temptation. Jesus exemplified this when tempted by the devil, by responding to him, it is written (Luke 4v4). But how would you know what is written if you do not study?

Supplementary Text

“Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God’s will in thought, purpose, and action), So that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3v16-17 (AMP)

Prayer

Father, we thank You for when we draw near to You, You draw near to us. Father, please grant me an insatiable desire for Your Word. Father, grant unto me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God in Jesus name, amen.