The God of His Word

Kathie

As I’ve grown in my knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures through decades of study and rabbinical trips to the Holy Land to deepen my experience, I’ve grown ever more passionate to pass along what many teachers, who have vastly more knowledge and insight than I do, have shared with me. One essential thing I’ve learned is that the entire Bible is one magnificent love story about the God who created all things and sustains all things and longs for all He created to return to Him.

Rabbi Jason

I love God’s Word. It encourages and, at times, it cuts like a sharp knife. It rebukes Satan, and it calms the churning waters of my soul. A healing, soothing balm, God’s Word strengthens my heart and lengthens my days. It gives me the courage to walk in His ways. Filling us with hope, God’s Word is the best news we will ever hear!

Jesus, who is the living Word, and the written Word, are both key to overcoming chaos (see John 1:1, 14). The idea of God’s Word being part and parcel of the spiritual, immaterial part of Creation is essential to dealing with and defeating chaos in our lives. When we ignore God’s Word, even out of ignorance, we experience chaos and emptiness. God’s Word makes known the spiritual precepts and principles that bring wisdom, life, and blessing.

God’s Word is the blueprint for our lives. When we understand and follow the wisdom of God’s Word, which contains His divine design, we find life and blessing! God’s Word is powerful. It can cut like a surgeon’s knife, removing the unhealthy and ungodly thoughts, emotions, and habits (see Hebrews 4:12). It has the power to renew and restore. The Word of God is truth, and as Yeshua-Jesus says, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free!” (John 8:32 TLV).

God’s Word provides wise counsel throughout our lives. It illuminates our next steps in the darkness. God doesn’t always lay out the whole plan, but He shows us the next steps to take in faith. We can trust Him to continue guiding our path. God’s Word also uncovers the shadows— the hidden faults or strongholds in our lives—and is powerful to show us His way and how we can grow in Him (see Psalm 119:105).

God’s Word and the wisdom and divine promises contained within can empower us to overcome depression, fear, and anxiety. God’s Word is a fantastic weapon that helps defend us against the attacking lies of the world and the devil. When used as God intended, it can help us kill the flesh, strengthen our spirit, and bring victory.

When we get inside the pages of the Bible, the Word of God gets inside us. It is powerful and creates change. Read it, study it, and learn about God, Yeshua, and the Holy Spirit. Discover how He worked through ordinary, flawed people like you and me. Soak in every word and let the Holy Spirit illuminate how the truth applies to your life. God’s Word is alive and everything in it is for your benefit.

Respond

What has reading God’s Word taught you about living God’s way?

What are the consequences of living in defiance of God’s Word?

In what ways can you experience freedom in knowing the truth of the Word?