Walking in the Word

 

"For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe." 1 Thessalonians 2:13 One of the most important things Christians in our day need is an appreciation for the power and purpose of the Word of God. The Bible is not just a book. It is not a collection of ancient moral tales, nor is it the product of men acting on their own. The Bible is nothing less than the words that God has given to us to learn and follow. The way we look at the Bible determines to a large extent the course of our lives. Christians who are casual about the Word will not grow and develop in their faith. The Psalmist wrote, “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word” (Psalm 119:9). Charles Spurgeon wrote, “It is blessed to eat into the very soul of the Bible until, at last, you come to talk in Scriptural language, and your spirit is flavoured with the words of the Lord, so that your blood is the very essence of the Bible flows from you.” The only way to have the Word of God flow through us so that it guides and controls our steps is to first make sure that it is filling our hearts and minds. Filling the gas tank on your car is not a one-time event. It is something that must be repeated over and over again. In the same way we need regular “fill ups” with the Bible. Reading, studying, and memorizing Scripture is not just for the young—it must be a lifelong commitment if we are to walk in God’s way. Growth Point:  Every day of your life should be characterized by a careful attention to the precepts of the Word of God.