POWER
IN THE WORD
BREAD
10 As the
rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without
watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for
the sower and bread for the eater, 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not
return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose
for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:10-11
(NIV)
5 See, I
have taught you decrees and laws as the Lord
my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering
to take possession of it. 6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom
and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and
say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” Deuteronomy 4:5-6 (NIV)
45 When
Moses finished reciting all these words to all Israel, 46 he said to them, “Take to
heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may
command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. 47 They are not just idle words
for you--they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are
crossing the Jordan to possess.” Deuteronomy
32:45-47 (NIV)
28 “‘Let
the prophet who has a dream tell his dream, but let the one who has my word
speak it faithfully. For what has straw to do with grain?’ declares the Lord. 29 ‘Is not my word like fire,’
declares the Lord, ‘and like a
hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?’” Jeremiah
23:28-29 (NIV)
9 But if
I say, “I will not mention him or speak any more in his name,” his word is in
my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in;
indeed, I cannot. Jeremiah 20:9 (NIV)
14 But as
for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of,
because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have
known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation
through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for
teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be
thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NIV)
1 In the
presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead,
and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared
in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience
and careful instruction. 2 Timothy
4:1-2 (NIV)
12 For
the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it
penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the
thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight.
Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must
give account. Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV)
16 Let
the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another
with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with
gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it
all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:16-17 (NIV)
105 Your
word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalms 119:105 (NIV)
BUTTER
“His Word cannot be falsified, disqualified, modified or nullified. His Word cannot be distorted or inverted or reinvented or demerited or interpreted away. His Word is beauty, it is wooing, and it will all be accomplished absolutely. The debate of the day may change, the crisis may change, the screaming headlines of the genuinely horrifying may change — but, in the entire heaving cosmos, this remains unchangeable, unstoppable, undaunted: The Word of God. His Word is absolute and resolute and it will remain until time concludes. God’s Word is more permanent than any words written in granite — or in headlines or campaign slogans or PR statements or press releases or laws. Mountain rock is fleetingly temporary compared to the forever permanence of the Rock of His Word. Culture cannot shape it and society cannot silence it and scarred people cannot help but be wooed by it, healed by it, held by it. And the Lover of the letter, He soothes: ‘The mountains may pass away, but my truth will not pass away, the grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever, and though the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but My steadfast love shall not depart from you.’” Ann Voskamp
“As we habitually hide God’s Word in our hearts, claim those special verses that seem to have our names on them, ponder and picture them, and turn them into unceasing praise and prayer, we will practice the presence of God – and He will transform us into agents of audacious boldness for His gory.” Robert J. Morgan
“Keep your constant hours every day with God. Begin the day with God, visit God in the morning before you make any other visit; wind up your hearts towards heaven in the morning and they will go the better all the day after! Oh turn your closets into temples; read the Scriptures. The two Testaments are the two lips by which God speaks to us; this will make you wise unto salvation. Besiege heaven every day with your prayer, thus perfume your houses.” Thomas Watson
“We can only be
truly free when we live in accordance to the truth of God’s Word. The Gospel of
grace is the path of life we walk along to find life transformation. The Gospel is the ultimate solution for every
problem and issue we face and is obviously something outside of ourselves. We must go to Christ to get it. It is the supernatural power of God
graciously given to us by His Spirit”. Tom Wood & Scott Thomas
“Our
claim is that God has revealed Himself by speaking; that this divine (or
God-breathed) speech has been written down and preserved in Scripture; and that
Scripture is, in fact, God’s Word written, which therefore is true and reliable
and has divine authority over men.” John Stott
“For us to grow in maturity, it's not enough to just read God's
Word. We need to obey it and put it into practice. Much as an athlete builds
physical muscles through repetition and conditioning, we build spiritual
muscles by learning, obeying, and living God's Word. Sound Bible study
transforms our lives by training our minds and hearts. Bible literacy protects
us from error and increases our love for God himself. By giving us His Word and His Spirit, God has
given us everything we need for spiritual maturity. Failure to grow is always
our choice, never God's. What are we doing today to help us grow and mature as
Christians?” Donna Evans
“Do we really
believe in the power of prayer? That God
will revive a country, a state, a city, a soul - in direct response to our
petitions? Why are we reticent to act on
the behalf of ourselves and others? All
the promises of Scripture stand at the ready for the bended knee.” BHY
“Take heed that you do not glory in your graces, but let all
your glorying and confidence be in Christ and His strength, for this is the only
way you can be kept from falling. Pray
more often. Spend longer periods of time
in holy adoration. Read the Scriptures
more earnestly and constantly. Watch
your lives more carefully. Live nearer
to God. Take the best examples for your
pattern. Let your conversation emit the
fragrance of heaven. Let your hearts be
perfumed with affection for the souls of others. So live that others may recognize that you
have been with Jesus, and have learned of Him…On, Christian, with care and
caution! On, with holy fear and trembling! On, with faith and confidence in Jesus alone,
and let your constant petition be, ‘Sustain me according to your promise.’ He, and He alone, is able ‘to keep you from
falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with
great joy.’” Charles
H. Spurgeon
“The Christians who have turned the world upside down have been men and women with vision in their hearts and the Bible in their hands.” T. B. Maston
HEART SAVOR
·
Scripture
is powerful, alive and active and can change a soul. I am never to neglect it.
·
God’s
Word is God’s Word – graciously given to us to direct our lives. It is invaluable - to say the very least –
for every heir of mercy.
·
The
promises of God permeate the pages of Scripture – I am the loser if I do not delve
daily into its Truths.
