God’s Word is God’s revelation to us of who He is. He has given it to us as a gift so that we might know Him and obey Him.
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.” Deuteronomy 29:29
The Lord reveals Himself to us through His Word. We are to observe and obey it exactly as He has spoken.
God’s Word is profitable in every area of our lives.
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;” II Timothy 3:16
We all have blind sports and need God’s Word to correct us in every area. Spending time in God’s Word is the most profitable thing we can do.
God’s Word is the truth and is what the Lord has given to us to help us and to save us from ourselves and the lies of the evil one.
“You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44
The only way that we can identify a lie is if we know the truth. If we don’t know the truth and we act on our understanding then we are doing the desire of the devil.
Jesus Christ is God’s Word. The only way we can know God is through Jesus Christ and His Word.
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
We all worship a god, whether it is a god that we have made up in our mind or what we think god is like. However, there is only one true God and that is Jesus Christ.
God’s Word is equal with His name.
“For You have magnified Your word together with Your name.” Psalm 138:2b
We are to honor God’s Word as we are to honor His name. His Word is holy.
God’s Words are His thoughts and His ways. The only way that we can know His thoughts and His ways is if we know His Word.
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8.
We are to replace our thoughts with His thoughts and our ways with His ways.
When we subvert His way in our lives then we get angry. Only a fool gets angry with God.
“The foolishness of man subverts His way and his heart rages against the Lord.” Proverbs 19:3
When we are angry we need to examine our own life.
God’s Word is power.
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16
If we want more power in our lives then we need to saturate our minds and hearts with the Word of God.
God’s Word is His language.
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, To all who call on Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18
Just as when we are in a foreign country and we hear our language we are glad, so the Lord draws near to the one who calls upon Him through His Word.
God’s Word is the food for our spirit and soul.
“But He answered and said, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God.’”Matthew 4:4
If we are to thrive spiritually and also in our mind, will and emotions then we need to feed on the Word of God. If we are depressed or discouraged or anxious then we need to hear from the Lord through His Word.
God’s Word cleanses us.
” You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.” John 15:3
When we sin we especially need to get into God’s Word so that our soul and spirit will be cleansed from the garbage of sin.
God’s Word is the truth and sets us free.
” and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32.
If we are struggling with bad thoughts or bad habits then we need to saturate ourselves with God’s Word until we experience the freedom that the work of Jesus Christ on the cross did for us. Also, God’s Word is the only thing that can set you free from your fears.
We are not to tweak it or change it neither are we to judge it. God’s Word is to change us and judge us.
“For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
It is not our role in life to make judgements on what is right and wrong or fair and unfair. God’s Word is the standard for right and wrong. Nor can we judge anyone else’s heart or even our own hearts but God’s Word can.
God’s Word sets us apart.
“Sanctify them in the truth, Thy Word is truth” John 17:17
It is God’s Word that makes us holy and makes us usable to Him.
God’s Word restores us.
“The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul” Psalm 19:7a
Our souls need to daily be restored and especially if we have been hurt, then we need restoring.
God’s Word is what produces in us a fear of God.
“Establish Thy Word to Thy servant as that which produces reverence for Thee” Psalm 119:38
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. We all need wisdom.
God’s Word is what counsels us and also gives us the correct counsel to give to others.
“Your testimonies also are my delight; my counselors. Psalm 119:24
“There is no wisdom and no understanding and no counsel against the Lord.” the Lord says elsewhere in His Word. The only true counsel is God’s Word which is seen in His ways and in His Word.
When we love God’s Word, the Lord gives us great peace and keeps us from stumbling.
“Those who love Thy Law have great peace and nothing causes them to stumble”. Psalm 119:165
The Word of God warns us about trouble so that we may avoid it.
“Moreover, by them Your servant is warned; In keeping them there is great reward.” Psalm 19:11
If you find yourself in trouble then you need to go to God’s Word to see where you did not keep His ways so that you will not repeat the same mistakes over and over again.
God’s Word will bring us much joy and delight.
“Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16
If you struggle with getting in God’s Word then your biggest need is to get into His Word. The more you are in it and it is in you then the greater will be your desire for His Word.
God’s Word is what allows us to live in His love if you obey His Word.
“If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.” John 15:10
If you ever struggle with God’s love then look for His commandments and do them.
The Word of God is pure and purifies our hearts so that we might see the Lord and receive insight and enlightenment.
Psalm 19:8b “The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
Our greatest need is to see the Lord. Our hearts are deceitful and will give us a twisted view of God, thereby causing us to sin by not trusting Him.
The Word of God keeps us from sin.
“Your word I have treasured in my heart,
That I may not sin against You.” Psalm 119:11
Sin destroys us. If we will put God’s Word in our hearts then we will sin less.
God’s Word is what gives us a desire to do His will, if we put it in our hearts.
“I delight to do Thy will, Thy Law is within my heart.” Psalm
The Word of God is what gives us a word for the weary.
“The Lord God has given Me the tongue of disciples, That I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.” Isaiah 50:4.
The Lord wants to give us a good word to give to others. The Bible says that the lips of the righteous feed many. It is God’s Word that sustains us.
The Word of God gives us success.
“This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.” Joshua 1:8
If you ever feel like a failure then learn to meditate on God’s Word and do it daily.
God’s Word keeps us from experiencing much sorrow if we will obey it.
“He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” John 3:36
God’s wrath is poured out on ungodliness and unrighteousness. When we don’t obey God’s commandments then we will experience the pain and sorrow that comes from God’s wrath.on the particular activities that are abominable to Him. The Lord came to give us life and life abundantly. However, if we don’t obey Him and the Words He has given us then we won’t see the life.
God’s Word is what gives us the faith to believe Him.
“So faith from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.”Romans 10:17
If you ever feel like your faith is small then get into God’s Word and you will see your faith becoming greater. Great faith comes from believing God’s Word. “Just speak the Word” the centurion said to Jesus.
In God’s Word we find eternal life. Eternal life is knowing Jesus Christ. When we come into a relationship with Jesus Christ we begin the eternal life that He gives us.
“Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life.” John 6:68
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