Powerful Words

3.17.2011

Deuteronomy 32:47 47 They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” NIV

Idle words are words without import or impact; idle words are just noise; and life is filled with a lot of noise. The calling of the child of God is to listen carefully to the words of God for they are not just idle words for them – they are their life.

Many who call themselves children of God do not live by the living and active word of God – failing to heed is failing to succeed. And our success in life will not be as a result of the jobs we’ve had, or the things we’ve owned but how we’ve lived in response to the living and active word of God. Moses was warning his people right up to the end, “Do as God says, and things will go well with you – disobey and things will go poorly.”

I believe the last great Church revival will be as a result of those who believe and accept that God’s Word is not just a book of idle words or clever stories, but words of life. But I also believe that we must hit bottom before we can accept God’s words for what they truly are – living, powerful, and active.

Today, I examine my own response to the powerful words of Scripture and find that it’s not that they don’t accomplish, it’s just that I don’t heed. That must change; time is moving way to fast for me to live any other way…

Father in Heaven,
Your word is living and active; sharper than any double-edged sword; penetrating to division of soul and spirit, even joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of my heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from Your sight; everything is uncovered and laid bare before You; and to You alone I must give account. May I live according to Your word, amen.