The Word of God

The Word of God

We all know the Word of God (the Bible) is important, right? But do we really? If we were truly convinced, we’d all be reading it each and every day—multiple times a day—and even memorizing it. Why is the Word of God so important?

• It lights our way. Proverbs 6:23

• It is alive and God-breathed. Hebrews 4:12

• It pierces our hearts. Hebrews 4:12

• It judges our innermost thoughts. Hebrews 4:12

• It teaches us. II Timothy 3:16

• It reproves (convicts) us. II Timothy 3:16

• It corrects us. II Timothy 3:16

• It instructs us in righteousness (like the training and teaching of children, cultivation of mind and morals). II Timothy 3:16

• It completes us (with special aptitude for given uses…or training for your special purpose so you finish well). II Timothy 3:17

• It directs our path. Psalm 119:105

• It is pure. Proverbs 30:5

• It stands forever. Isaiah 40:8

• It brings joy to your heart. Jeremiah 15:16

• It is life. Matthew 4:4

• It brings increase. Acts 6:7

• It produces faith. Romans 10:17

• It is the sword of the Spirit. Ephesians 6:17

• It sanctifies. I Timothy 4:5

• It is not bound. II Timothy 2:9

• It is truth. II Timothy 2:15

• It is powerful. Hebrews 4:12

• It created everything. Hebrews 11:3

• It births. I Peter 1:23

• It lives forever. I Peter 1:23

• It can abide in us. I John 2:14

• People die for the Word of God. Revelation 6:9

• It will be fulfilled.  Revelation 17:17

• It is Jesus. Revelation 19:13

• It upholds us. Job 4:4

• It keeps us from stumbling. Job 4:4

• It keeps us from the path of the destroyer. Psalm 17:4

• It cleanses us. Psalm 119;9

• It keeps us from sin. Psalm 119:11

• It strengthens me. Psalm 119:28

• It brings salvation. Psalm 119:41

• It brings hope. Psalm 119:49

• It brings life. Psalm 119:50

• It is settled (taken its stand) in heaven. Psalm 119:89

• It is sweet. Psalm 119:103

• It guides my steps. Psalm 119:105

• It revives me. Psalm 119:107

• It gives light. Psalm 119:130

• It endures forever. Psalm 119:160

• It is treasure. Psalm 119:162

• It is the gospel of salvation. Ephesians 1:13

• It brings freedom. John 8:32

All of this—and so much more!! God’s Word is still alive today. As you read it, it changes you. It literally transforms your life!  It will keep you focused and much less anxious. Don’t know where to go or what to do next?  Read the Word. He’s promised to guide you, light your path and whisper behind you, “Turn left or turn right.”  He’s promised to grow you, expand you, help you, correct you, and bring you into freedom. When we’re not in the Word, we will get off track, fall into sin, and lose our way. 

Read God’s Word daily. It is LIFE!