Text: James 1:21 NKJV
Further Reading: Isaiah 55:8-11
Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
James 1:21 NKJV
MESSAGE
The word of God is active and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, it has the ability to pierce through the human heart and save a soul from his way of destruction.
The Bible says that the word is God, therefore God’s word carries enough power to create and restore lost virtues in a person’s life. It has the ability to save a man from the bondage of the enemy.
Whenever God sends His word, it heals and delivers a person from destruction (Psalms 107:20). Anytime God wants to save a man from sin or evil, He sends His word. We read in Romans 10:17 that faith to believe is produced by hearing the word of God.
There are many instances in the Bible when Jesus only needs to send His word and a person is healed. One prominent instance was in the case of the Centurion whose servant was sick, all the master did was speak and the servant who was far away was made well.
Paul reiterated the power of preaching the word of God to the saving of men. The gospel He said is the power of God to save people irrespective of their culture, gender or religious views (Romans 1:16).
Are you sick and tied down, apply the word of God, you will be healed and made whole. Those who are weary and heavy-laden with sin can find salvation through the word of God.
Paul admonished the young Timothy to take heed of the doctrine that he teaches because in so doing he will both save his soul and that of his hearers (1 Timothy 4:16). Wherever the correct application of the word of God is being taught, salvation will never be absent.
The word of God is our map to heaven. Anyone who will be guided to the new Jerusalem must never joke with God’s word. It must be a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path.
REFLECTION
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.
Psalms 119:9 NKJV
Take heed to the word of God, it will help you overcome many temptations and lead you straight to heaven.
PRAYER
Father, Please save me by your word. Let your word guide me out of every darkness into your light.
