The Indispensable word of God
In the next four weekly series of this write up-, we will be writing on four essential elements that do encourage new and old believers in Christ to live a thriving empowering meaningful and fulfilling life. They are also very useful for prospective humanity yet to trust Jesus in their search for authenticity and life that matters.
The word of God is authentic truth revealed to humanity to live in righteousness, holiness, purity, purpose, wisdom and meaningful fulfilling engagement in one’s personal life and interpersonal interactions /relationships with other fellow human beings rooted in God Christ.
The written word of God was Holy Spirit inspired by people of old profitable and intended for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Realistically, we all need such a disciplined and structured life.
The inspired writer of the book of Hebrews said, “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two edged sword, and pearcing as far as division of soul and spirit, of both sword and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the hearts (4:12). We live in a world where truth and falsehood coexist and must have a means and standard to distinguish the difference. We need that discretionary yardstick!
Our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ who came to represent the person of God to humanity said, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free (John 8:31-32). We all need true freedom from the power of sin, evil and death and demons for which Christ came to save, deliver and redeem settling us free.
It is very important that we keep reading, meditating and knowing the word of God daily so we grow in maturity with the ability to know the will and wisdom of God for us in every situation we may find ourselves. The Bible, the word of God is the best book for our spiritual survival.
There is a hymnal’s wording that is so rich and empowering about the word of God thus,
“Holy Bible, Book of love, Tell me of our God above.
He who made me loves me still, helps me know and do His will”. Knowing and doing the express will of God helps us to increasingly become like Jesus. The Holy Spirit of God is always there in us not only to understand the truth and intended meaning and purpose of the word, but also in the proper application for effective daily living.
Apart from the word of God and His loving presence with us, we are selfish and don’t know how can rightly love ourselves and others and even God our Maker and Teacher of agape love. But the more we endeavor to love God through the knowledge and understanding and application of His word enabled by the Holy Spirit, the more we are able to live out the person Jesus and be His living presence. In Philippians 2:1- , we are expressly encouraged, “Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of same mind, maintaining same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose”. The best way we can can accomplish such a holy requirement and standard is through the knowledge and application of God’s word.
The Bible helps us to know the fathom of God’s powerful embracing love, forgiveness of sin, salvation and redemption, inner strength and purity that leads to eternity relieving us of the fear of death, fear, worry and ignorance. Such enriching life of peace, joy and hope and eternity is what the Bible offers us and why we need to keep reading and meditating on it daily for our wellbeing.
May God Himself help us in this very important indispensable element of spiritual growth representing Him well in our world. It doesn’t take much as long as we start each day with intentionality of meditating on God’s word, allowing Him to speak His word, will and purpose to us.