WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
LIVING IN THE WORD IS FUNDAMENTAL – Pastor Chris
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17).
It’s essential to recognize that not everyone in this world will fulfil their God-given purpose. In fact, many are unaware that God has a unique plan for each person born into this world. Every human being faces two destinies: a natural destiny shaped by circumstances such as birth, family, environment, etc. and a divine destiny initiated when Jesus becomes the Lord of one’s life. From then on, He takes charge of your life.
The Word of God has to be the guiding light for your life. Every time you hear the Word, faith is imparted to you. Through this faith, you can please the Lord, serve Him, and accomplish anything in alignment with His will; you can fulfil the calling of God on your life.
The Bible says, “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures” (James 1:18). 1 Peter 1:23 says, “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever:
As one born of the Word, living in the Word is fundamental to fulfilling your purpose. The Word fortifies your faith, guides your spirit, and serves as the nourishment for your spirit; it is your life. Praise God!
PRAYERDear Father, I thank you for the life-transforming power of your Word. As I receive and embrace your Word, faith is ignited and kindled within me; I’m fortified, energized and strengthened to fulfil your plans and purposes for my life. I walk in union with your Word; therefore, I’m guided in your perfect will to fulfil the purpose you have for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Psalm 119:105
Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
James 1:22-25
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth [therein], he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Acts 20:32
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 16 & 1 Samuel 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Romans 11:25-36 & Psalm 119:129-144
