Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such
things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man
shall do unto me (Hebrews 13:5-6).
In Mark 7:13, the Lord Jesus reprimanded the Jews
for "Making the word of God of none effect through their tradition."
Can you imagine making the Word of God, which created the universe, of none
effect? Sadly, that’s the way it is in the lives of many. The Word doesn’t work
in their lives because they don’t connect with it. They hold on to their
traditions against the Word.
Each time you study, or hear the Word preached and
taught, connect with it, with the right attitude. Respond to the Word. This
doesn’t mean to just memorize and recite the Word; no! God didn’t give us His
Word just so you can quote it. He gave us His Word to use and to live by. There
has to be a response from you; if there’s no response, the Word returns without
actions and it’s unprofitable to you.
How do you respond to the Word? The answer is in
our opening scripture: you boldly say what God has said! He gave you His Word
so that you may boldly respond to it, and your response must be
consistent with what He said. For example, He has said, "I will never
leave you nor forsake you"; that means you’ll never lack anything, be
afraid of anything or anybody, because the Lord is with you. Therefore, no
matter what happens, you’ll always win.
Now, you connect with that Word by responding
accordingly; you say, "The Lord is my helper, and I shall not fear what
man shall do unto me." When you speak God’s Word in agreement with Him,
you’re responding correctly. This is how you connect with the Word, and make it
effective in your life.
Prayer
Precious Father, I thank you for
showing me the way to a fruitful and glorious life. As I respond to your Word
in agreement, my life is lifted above the crippling principles of this world,
and I’m catapulted from victory to victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: James
1:22-25; Romans 10:10
1 Year Bible Reading Plan : 3 John Daniel 7-8
2 Year Bible Reading Plan : Revelation 8:1-13 Amos 5-6
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