"As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth:It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it" Isaiah 55:10-11.
Rain and snow have power to do something good for the earth. They help the earth to produce harvest and accomplish many other things. Similarly, the word of God can have a lot of functions, but it is mostly sent to help people to implement changes in their lives. One word from God can change our lives forever. God's word can be applied to any area of your life. If you don't have hope, it gives hope. If you feel sad, it can produce in you joy. It you are worried, it can bring you peace of mind. And so on, and so forth. So, define what kind of situation you are in, then look what the Word of God says about your situation. Find as many verses as you can and read them. Those verses will produce positive result in you. Even if your situation does not change, you will be able to look at it from God's perspective and get new strength, or wisdom to solve problems that arise in your life.
Showing posts with label God's word. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Why God exalted His Word above His Name?
"...for You have magnified Your word above all Your name" Psalms 138:2.
In the Old Testament God proved that His name was above all other names. No other god could compete with Him ever. The Egyptian gods failed. The gods of the 7 nations that lived in the promised land could not protect those nations from the God of Israel. Baal that Jezebel worshiped, could not protect neither her, nor her prophets when the wrath of God eventually came for the worship of the idols and the killing of God's people. God's authority stood above everything throughout ages. Yet, God Himself exalted His own word above His name. Why?
The heathen rules that reigned had their own laws, but often they could break them at their will. They could break even the laws they issued, because it was beneficial for them. Thus, they exalted themselves or their names above their own words. Our God is a God who never lies. He would not tell you to do what He is not willing to do Himself. If He tells us to forgive 7 times 70 per day, that is something He would do for you and me. You can always trust Him, because He would never break His word. No circumstances in the world, sky, under the earth or wherever could cause Him to adapt His word or change it. Our circumstances change and we do not commit to what we have promised. God always remains faithful to what He has promised. His mood does not influence His choices, which often happens to us.
He identifies Himself with His word. His character is built on it. He created the world by His word, and the Universe is upheld by His word. It is stronger than the law of gravity and all natural powers combined. Thus, the most solid foundation for our trust in Him is His word - the Bible. He reveals Himself to us through the word. We see His character in it. His promises, will, and commandments for us are all written in the Word. He wouldn't promise us, or tell us something to do, which was not previously written in the Word. So, read the Word and grow your faith, for it is an unshakable foundation for you to build your trust in God.
In the Old Testament God proved that His name was above all other names. No other god could compete with Him ever. The Egyptian gods failed. The gods of the 7 nations that lived in the promised land could not protect those nations from the God of Israel. Baal that Jezebel worshiped, could not protect neither her, nor her prophets when the wrath of God eventually came for the worship of the idols and the killing of God's people. God's authority stood above everything throughout ages. Yet, God Himself exalted His own word above His name. Why?
The heathen rules that reigned had their own laws, but often they could break them at their will. They could break even the laws they issued, because it was beneficial for them. Thus, they exalted themselves or their names above their own words. Our God is a God who never lies. He would not tell you to do what He is not willing to do Himself. If He tells us to forgive 7 times 70 per day, that is something He would do for you and me. You can always trust Him, because He would never break His word. No circumstances in the world, sky, under the earth or wherever could cause Him to adapt His word or change it. Our circumstances change and we do not commit to what we have promised. God always remains faithful to what He has promised. His mood does not influence His choices, which often happens to us.
He identifies Himself with His word. His character is built on it. He created the world by His word, and the Universe is upheld by His word. It is stronger than the law of gravity and all natural powers combined. Thus, the most solid foundation for our trust in Him is His word - the Bible. He reveals Himself to us through the word. We see His character in it. His promises, will, and commandments for us are all written in the Word. He wouldn't promise us, or tell us something to do, which was not previously written in the Word. So, read the Word and grow your faith, for it is an unshakable foundation for you to build your trust in God.
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