To the Word and to the Testimony

To the Word and to the Testimony

When faced with trials and temptations, it is easy to seek comfort and help from people, or from other places. Isaiah asked at the time: “Should not a people seek their God? Should they seek the dead on behalf of the living?” And the answer was: No, “to the word and to the testimony!” Is. 8:19-20. [Norw.]

Yes, this is the solution in all of life’s situations. The Psalmist says: “Through Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.” Ps. 119:104-106.

“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. . . . Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you.’” John 8:31-37.

Yes, may there be a large place in our hearts, so that we go to the word and get help to be truly free from sin. Then we will abide in the house forever. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1. It is God’s nature that we partake of through obedience to the word of truth. 2 Pet. 1:3-11.

We become eternal beings with an unshakable joy and peace. We become a reflection of God’s glory and this radiates from us in the form of righteousness, generosity, truth, love, goodness, gentleness, etc. “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life,” said Peter. John 6:68.

This response is also given by all true disciples of Jesus. For the rest of their lives, they have chosen to dedicate themselves to the words of eternal life.