The one with God's word

Passage: Hebrews 4:12
Song: Thy Word

Reflection:

I always believed that the Word of God is powerful in and of itself. Just by speaking it, reading it and meditating on it, a life can change dramatically.

Many times, even when I say that I love God very much, it seems that I don't find time to reflect on his words. Somehow, the busy-ness of life distracts me into forgetting about the importance of God's Word in my life. This is why it is so important that I discipline myself to seek God through his word everyday.

One of my favorite scripture about the Word of God is in James 1:22-24 (NIV). It says:

"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like."

This teaches me anew about how simply listening to the Word during Sunday services is not enough, one has to respond to it. As a child of God, I need to actively seek him through his word.

The Bible is truly a book of life. Everything one needs is taken up in the Bible. It is amazing how I had spent so much time reading pocketbooks in my youth. Looking back, I feel that I could have used that time to read the greatest book of all--the Bible.

Prayer:

Almighty God, Thank you for your word. Truly, you have given me a guidebook for my life. Please forgive me for those times when I neglected your Word. Thank you that you I can freely hold the Bible in my country. Lord, I pray that you continue to speak to me through your word. I love you, Lord. In Jesus name, amen.