Devotionals by Active Word
Yesterday we saw that faith depends on the Word of God, but the reverse is true, as well. The Word of God, if it's to have the power and impact that God wants it to have in our lives, depends on faith.
God desires for the Bible be much more than just another book to us. His heart is for it to be a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Imagine a wanderer who is out in the wild, struggling to find their way through the dark. What a difference it would make if they had a lamp to light their way with, and a light to illuminate their path.
The Lord wants His Word to work the same way in our lives. He wants it to be a source of illumination and direction for us as we navigate the dark and hidden turns in life. God wants to speak to us through it as our ever-loving Father…and He does.
But here's the thing: It requires faith on our part to experience God's Word this way. As with prayer, fasting, and giving, we need to look at things through a different set of lenses. We need to be fully persuaded that there's a greater reality than what's visible to our eyes. We must believe there's a heavenly realm, and God speaks to us from it, and does so by way of His Word.
To see the Bible as a channel for the Lord to speak to us takes faith. It takes the ability to look at it as much more than another book, but as something that's spiritually alive and active. When we have that faith-based perspective of God's Word, we'll experience life in a way that will take our faith to a whole new level.
For the word of God is living and powerful…(Hebrews 4:12 NKJV)
Think About It…
What does this passage reveal to me about God?
What does this passage reveal to me about myself?
Based on this, what changes do I need to make?
What is my prayer for today?
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