We
can trust in God's Living Word - sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). Symbolism in the Bible speaks to us about the truth of
His Word and the perfect timing of God's plan for all of mankind.
For
instance, Jesus - our perfect sacrificial Lamb - was crucified on the 14th day
of the first month of the Jewish year (1 Corinthians 5:7). That was no
accident.
This
is the exact day and time that the Passover lambs are slain as a memorial of
the Jew's deliverance from the death angel while in Egypt.
Christ's
sacrifice makes us fully acceptable and totally pleasing to God by washing away
our sins and giving us Christ's righteousness. His Word gives us faith to
believe in Him.
The
Word informs us that God's Spirit renews our mind and character, establishing
in us the fruit of His Spirit and the character of Christ (Galatians 5:22-23; 2
Peter 1:3-10). Seeing our identity in Christ improves our self-image and deepens
our union with Him.
Christ
in us makes us the light of the world, a city high on a mountain top, which is
impossible to hide (Matthew 5:14). However, this also means that any sin in our
life is instantly visible and damages our witness for Christ.
Our
words and actions affect our testimony either positively or negatively. That is
why we are exhorted to keep our self unspotted by the world, and God's Word
helps us to do this (James 1:27).
God's
Word also makes us realize that Satan only has power over us if we give him
something to devour (1 Peter 5:8). If we submit to God and resist the devil, he
has to flee from us (James 4:7).
Trusting
in God's Word gives us peace of mind, the security of faith, and hope for
tomorrow. His precepts and prophesies give us solid ground on which to stand in
this world of shifting sand.
Prayer:
Father
God, life on this earth is scary and unpredictable, debilitating and
demoralizing, full of pain and suffering. If we had to live without You and
Your Word, our hearts would fail us for fear (Luke 21:26). Yet, trusting in
Your Word gives us strength within, which permeates all of our decisions and
fuels all of our actions.
As
we walk in Your Spirit through every moment of every day, there is no guesswork
to consider, no mistakes to reap from and no mishaps for which You have not
already prepared us. Thank You for not leaving us on earth without Your Word to
comfort and encourage us.
Thought
for the Day:
Criticizing
the Word of God is human arrogance at its worst; only the wise will believe in
His Word and trust in its insights. - 1 Corinthians 1:21; Romans 10:17
