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GOD’S INSTRUMENT OF MATURITY
LORD’S DAY, AUGUST 11
Hebrews 6:1-8
2 Peter 1:19-21
“… holy men of God spake as they
were moved by the Holy Ghost.”
GOD’S INSTRUMENT OF MATURITY
The written Word is the perfect revelation of God given by inspiration. This gives it authority that cannot be challenged. It becomes the Christian’s basis for faith and practice. This is where Christians find spiritual food that leads to perfection.
When reading and hearing the preaching of God’s Word, the Spirit touches the heart so that one may give heed to the words. This is the real taste of the good Word of God, for when the Lord uses His Word lives are transformed in a visible way. This is the first step after accepting Christ as Lord and Saviour. A steady progress in maturity will follow this initial step.
The power of the Word comes as the ultimate reward for everyone who perseveres to the end. Many, who are not persuaded, are not bothered by it. However their procrastination catches up with them as the end will finally come. It came to the rich man as told by Jesus in Luke 16. His eyes were focused on his riches and comfort that he enjoyed. He ignored God’s call and his end came. His poor neighbour Lazarus who feared God and counted it worthy to suffer the lack of earthly goods gained heaven. The Lord Jesus gave that comparison to show the misery of those who reject God. That man was in great pain and requested a messenger to be sent to his brothers who were still alive. The answer was that they should listen to Moses and the prophets and they would have heavenly reward.
All believers have that hope when they believe in the saving grace of Christ as revealed in His Word. God’s Word is God’s instrument that helps them grow in their faith. How do you value God’s written Word?
THOUGHT: The blessing of God’s written Word comes by constant meditation upon it.
PRAYER: Father, grant me discipline to read Thy Word every day.