We can trust in God's Living Word because its prophesies are true. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, and it divides between the desires of our flesh and the aspirations of our spirit (Hebrews 4:12). The truths in the Bible speak to us about the veracity 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. Theologians suggest that 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 (Matthew 27:62, 18:1; Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54; John 19:31,42).
Christ's sacrifice makes us fully acceptable and totally pleasing to God by washing away our sins and giving us Christ's righteousness as our new nature. His Word gives us faith to believe in Him for salvation, justification, and eventually for glorification. Scripture also gives us hope for our future (Jeremiah 29:11).
The Word informs us that God's Spirit renews our mind and character, establishing us with 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 set on a hill, 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).
Trusting in God's Word gives us peace of mind, the security of faith, and hope for tomorrow. It 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 must flee from us (James 4:7). God’s 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, and 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 our decisions and fuels all our actions.
As we walk in Your Spirit through every moment of every day, there is no guesswork to consider, no mistakes to reap, 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. We make melody in our heart to You each moment of our day.
Thought for the Day:
Criticizing the Word of God is human arrogance at its highest; only the wise will believe in His Word and trust in its insights; we rely on Biblical truth to steer us in the smartest direction in all our decisions, to encourage us when we are weary, and to comfort us in our afflictions.
- 1 Corinthians 1:21; Romans 10:17
