The Mighty Power of God’s Word

The Mighty Power of God’s Word

It is a great grace and mercy from God that we have been able to hear His word, and by faith have been given an open door into salvation and development.

“Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.” Jas. 1:18. What a calling and perfect gift has been given to us from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. It is now up to us to make our call and election sure, by nourishing ourselves and growing by the same words of truth. Everything that comes on our way is a perfect gift from the Father of lights, sent to educate us and to serve us in our heavenly calling.

“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.’” John 8:31-32.

Jesus also said: “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” Ch. 14:15. The word “if” gives a clear and definite understanding that only those who abide in His word and who keep His commandments have love for Him in their hearts and can be His disciples.

“Most men will proclaim each his own love, but who can find a faithful man?” [Norw.] Prov. 20:6. Someone who is faithful in love and truth is someone who remains in the simplicity that is in Jesus Christ and is obedient to the laws written in their heart and mind.

How I deal with my situations and temptations becomes a test of whether I really love Jesus, whether I have an inner longing to hear the voice of the Bridegroom and to get to know Him.

There are many thoughts that rise up in the situations we encounter, where we can find our human reactions. How important it is to examine ourselves and to be honest: Where do these thoughts come from? What is my intention with them? Is it care and brotherly love that produces them, or is there something I want for myself? Because, in the midst of my desire to do what is good, it is easy for there to be some traces of my own self-importance and honor, my own strength and human will—things that God hates.

It is written about the disciples who were with Jesus that a dispute [thought, Norw.] arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. These thoughts of greatness have destroyed so many people, and if they are permitted to live, they will lead people on the paths of sin and death. Jesus followed precisely the opposite path, and He invites us to follow Him. Paul exhorts us: “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.” Phil. 2:5-8.

May we have great poverty in our spirits, so that by the fear of God we allow the word of truth, through the Spirit of truth, to speak to us and instruct us, and judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

“Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” Ps. 107:19-21.

How great the liberation and transformation will be when the word of obedience mixes with faith in our hearts. “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35.