The Word of God

Read Psalm 119:105-112

There's something Joshua, Jesus and Paul all had in common. Their ministry success was based on the word of God. Yes it's true others in scripture were committed and successful because they followed the word of God, but these three men specifically come to mind when one thinks of the word and its impact in their lives.

First their is Joshua. He is told as he is ready to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land the importance of the word of God. He's told in Joshua 1:8 - Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Jesus says in Mark 1:38 - Let us go somewhere else - to the nearby villages - so I can preach there also. That is why I have come. And Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1:17 - For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel - not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

You see, over and over again we're told how the word of God is so important to our faith and to life. With the word of God we are given direction and purpose. It also tells us everything we need to know (note - not everthing there is to know).

Take time this week and spend time in His word. We all have our own ideas and thoughts and yet God wants us following His. We do this best when we are in the word which gives us what we need when we need it.