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THE WORD OF GOD IS AN IMPORTANT INSTRUMENT
MONDAY, JULY 29
Hebrews 4:9-16
Psalm 119:105-112
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.”
THE WORD OF GOD IS AN IMPORTANT INSTRUMENT
The written Word gives direction to enter into God’s rest. What the believers are able to achieve is not because of them, but it is the gift of God’s grace. Unbelief is the rejection of God, either by resorting to idolatry or acting contrary to any of His commandments. There were others who have done this before and have received retribution according to their sin.
The writer had the events of the Old Testament in mind when he said those words. There were those who believed and demonstrated their faith in their lives and God showed His recognition of them. These are examples and exhortations for us to labour to follow in their footsteps. The Word of God is called special revelation and whenever God’s words are read, it is God speaking. God reveals Himself in nature, this is His general revelation. Everybody has this revelation as the Word of God said. The response to this natural revelation is seen in the different forms of worship that men have invented. These never come to the knowledge of the truth until they hear the true Word of God, His special revelation. This is now contained in the written books of the Old and the New Testaments in sixty-six books. These are profitable for the instruction of those who believe. These are not ordinary words. They were given by inspiration of God. Thus it is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword. The other descriptions show its power to reach the innermost part of man’s soul. God speaks once and He is heard twice.
THOUGHT: God’s Word discerns the heart’s thoughts and intents.
PRAYER: Father, may Thy Word always have a place in my heart.