GOD’S WORDIS HIS TRANSFORMING TOOL!

EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!

THURSDAY AUGUST 6, 2020.

SUBJECT: GOD’S WORD IS HIS TRANSFORMING TOOL!

Memory verse: "For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than 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 vs 12.)

READ: Jeremiah 23 vs 29; John 15 vs 3; 17 vs 17:

Jeremiah 23:29: “Is not My word like a fire?” Says the LORD, “And like a hammer that breaks the rock into pieces?

John 15:3: You are already clean because of the word which I spoken to you.

17:17: Sanctify them by Your truth. Your Word is truth."

INTIMATION:

God has specialized tools for transforming us. These tools are used by the Holy Spirit to help mold us into Christlikeness. These tools cannot be operative on you except you are willing and submissive to allow Him work on you. One of these tools is the Word of God—the Truth. The Word of God is a tool that transforms us. It can make you into what God wants you to be, and give you everything you could possibly need. This transformation by the Word, through believing and obeying the Word, is called sanctification.

Our memory verse defines the Truth— the Word of God. It is not simply a collection of words, nor a doctrinal guidebook for communicating ideas. It is living. life-changing, creates faith, and is dynamic as its work in us; frightens the devil, causes miracles, heals hurts, build character, transforms circumstances, imparts joy, overcomes adversity, defeats temptation, infuses hope, releases power, cleanses our minds, brings things into being, and guarantees our future forever! 

The Word of God reveals who we are and what we are not. It penetrates the core of our moral and spiritual life. It discerns what is within us, both good and evil, and consequently, the Holy Spirit uses it for our cleansing. Therefore, in transforming us, God’s Word require decisions of hearing, obeying, and practicing; we must not only listen to the Word; we must also let it shape of our lives.

The Word transformation occasions spiritual growth in us, and it is the process of replacing lies with truth—the truth found in the Word of God.  A follower of Jesus Christ has already accepted forgiveness through Christ's sacrificial death. But daily application of God's Word has a purifying effect on our minds and hearts. The Word in the Scripture points out sin, motivates us to confess, renews our relationship with Christ, and guides us back to the right path.

The Spirit of God uses the Word to make us like the Son of God. To become like Jesus, we must fill our lives with His Word. The Bible, in Second Timothy 3 vs 17, says, "That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us. God's Word is unlike any other word. When God speaks things happen. All of creation was spoken into existence by God. The apostle James, in James 1 vs 18, points this out; "Of His own Will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of His creatures." God decided to give us life through the Word of truth so we might be the most important of all the things He made—"first fruits of His creatures."

God's Word is the spiritual nourishment you must have to fulfill your purpose in life. Therefore, never take it for granted. You should consider it as essential to your life as food. Job said, "I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food." (Job 23 vs 12.) The Bible calls the Word of God milk (First Corinthians 3 vs 2; First Peter 2 vs 2), bread (John 6 vs 48), solid food (First Corinthians 3 vs 2), and sweet dessert (Psalm 119 vs 103). This four-course meal is the Spirit's menu for spiritual strength and growth. 

Therefore, Knowing that in the Word there is everything, crave for it like no other food, because in it all other things exist. Jesus said; "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4 vs 4). The Word of God is the all-encompassing nourishment we need for the good life. Jesus quoted the Scripture in Deuteronomy 8 vs 3; "...man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord." Many people think that life is based on satisfying their appetites. If they can earn enough money to dress, eat, and play in high style, they think they are living "the good life." But such things do not satisfy our deepest longings. In the end they leave us empty and dissatisfied. 

Prayer: Abba Father, Your Word gives, transforms, and grows life. Let the entrance of Word, already settled in heaven, transform my life by the renewal of my mind and heart that I may live completely for You, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed, Amen. 

PRAISE THE LORD!