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24 2026 Rely on His Word
The Lord will speak to our spirit for he is a Spirit. Our inner man is where he dwells. Our heart is the mercy seat, the Holy of Holies. He dwells no longer in temples made with human hands or brought about by the flesh. His word brings light to our temple, dispelling the darkness which once was there. His written word is as supernatural as if God were speaking to us out of a cloud in an audible voice, for it is the written utterances of the Almighty God. We should respect his written word as we would his very self. His word is pure, like pure gold. It is undefiled, precious, priceless, perfect, profitable, and to be desired more than anything. God's word is his image in print. It reveals his character, his desires, his truth, and his plans. Contained within the word is his Spirit, who makes the word live and breathe, "For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life" (2 Cor 3:6).
Wouldn't we be wise to heed the voice of God if we heard him speaking to us from a burning bush, as did Moses? His written word is just as miraculous as a fiery bush that talks and we would do well to listen closely to what it has to say. Hasn't he told us the very best way to live? We go to his word knowing we can rely on it and live by it. This is the same word which had the power to create all things seen and unseen. That's power. The same word which has the power to keep the heavens running, and the stars in their place, and the sun shining, and the numberless events of our daily lives on earth from disintegrating into chaos and disorder, this same word has the power to create compassion in our heart for our fellowman, and comfort us when we are forlorn, and grant us peace when we are troubled, and give us hope in the midst of calamity. That's power. Life is a miracle and the word gives us the wisdom to see this.
As the Lord's voice resounded from the entrance of the temple in the days of old, so he speaks to us in the temple of our heart by his abiding presence, to continually guide us and lead us. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God (Rom 8:14). May we have a new vision of the power of his word, and greater confidence and faith in his word than we have ever had, until we are determined to live and die by his word. May it be so with every one of us. --excerpt from my book "Kingdom Chronicles"
The Lord will speak to our spirit for he is a Spirit. Our inner man is where he dwells. Our heart is the mercy seat, the Holy of Holies. He dwells no longer in temples made with human hands or brought about by the flesh. His word brings light to our temple, dispelling the darkness which once was there. His written word is as supernatural as if God were speaking to us out of a cloud in an audible voice, for it is the written utterances of the Almighty God. We should respect his written word as we would his very self. His word is pure, like pure gold. It is undefiled, precious, priceless, perfect, profitable, and to be desired more than anything. God's word is his image in print. It reveals his character, his desires, his truth, and his plans. Contained within the word is his Spirit, who makes the word live and breathe, "For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life" (2 Cor 3:6).
Wouldn't we be wise to heed the voice of God if we heard him speaking to us from a burning bush, as did Moses? His written word is just as miraculous as a fiery bush that talks and we would do well to listen closely to what it has to say. Hasn't he told us the very best way to live? We go to his word knowing we can rely on it and live by it. This is the same word which had the power to create all things seen and unseen. That's power. The same word which has the power to keep the heavens running, and the stars in their place, and the sun shining, and the numberless events of our daily lives on earth from disintegrating into chaos and disorder, this same word has the power to create compassion in our heart for our fellowman, and comfort us when we are forlorn, and grant us peace when we are troubled, and give us hope in the midst of calamity. That's power. Life is a miracle and the word gives us the wisdom to see this.
As the Lord's voice resounded from the entrance of the temple in the days of old, so he speaks to us in the temple of our heart by his abiding presence, to continually guide us and lead us. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God (Rom 8:14). May we have a new vision of the power of his word, and greater confidence and faith in his word than we have ever had, until we are determined to live and die by his word. May it be so with every one of us. --excerpt from my book "Kingdom Chronicles"
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