"So
shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me
void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the
thing whereto I sent it (Isaiah 55:11)."
The Word of God is living and
powerful: It is active, operative, energizing, and effective: "…it
is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the
breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of
the deepest parts of our nature], exposing {and} sifting {and} analyzing {and}
judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart" (Hebrews
4:12). This scripture describes the infallible quality and efficacy of
the Word of God.
Despite the effectual nature of God’s
Word, Jesus taught that a man could render the Word ineffective in his own
life. The Pharisees for one were experts in the Jewish traditions at the
expense of following the true teachings of God’s Word. Hence the Word, even
though effectual, all-powerful, and operative, didn’t produce results in their
lives. They made the Word ineffective.
Many today, like the Pharisees, are
either casual with the Word or bound to religion and traditions of men, thereby
short-circuiting the power of the Word in them. People with personal traditions
and religious opinions, beliefs and thought-patterns that are contrary to new
creation realities revealed to us in the Word, will make the Word ineffective
in their lives.
Never undermine the power of the
Word; don’t get too "familiar" with the Word to the point it no
longer makes an impact on you. Have a childlike attitude of delight and hunger
for the Word always. Your only recourse in any situation in life should be the
Word of God. When you find yourself in any difficult situation where you are
wondering what to do, ask yourself, "What does the Word say concerning
this situation?" Search the Word for information or instruction that
covers that situation and put it to work; that is how to honour the Word and
give it pre-eminence in your life, and it will always work for you.
FURTHER STUDY:
Colossians 2:8
Mark 7:11- 13
Andy Agim
Christ Realities
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