Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth… (James 1:18).
2 Timothy 3:16 says "All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." Notice it doesn’t say "all scripture is given to us for the sole purpose of doctrine, reproof, correction and for instruction in righteousness"; rather, it says it’s profitable for these. So, what then is the sole purpose of God’s Word coming to us? What’s His plan and intention for sending, teaching, sharing and giving us His Word? I’ll tell you.
First, consider this: If you planted a corn seed, it would be because you wanted a harvest of corn. The same applies if it’s an orange or mango seed; meaning that what you want can be traced from the seed you sowed. That tells us something; it means the reason God gives us His Word is that He wants us to become the Word of God.
Now, let’s look at this in perspective. Jesus, the Bible says, is the Word of God made flesh (John 1:14); and in John 12:24, He referred to Himself as the seed. He said, "Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it dies, it bringeth forth much fruit." That means you reap; but you reap a harvest of it. God gave Jesus, the Word, to die and to come up with a harvest; a harvest of what He gave. Since what He gave was the Word, what He’ll get will have to be the Word. That’s on the one hand.
On the other hand, the Bible says in 1 Peter 1:23, "Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever." Dogs give birth to dogs; cats give birth to cats. Humans give birth to humans. Likewise, if you’re born of God, you’re a god! This is the reason Jesus said in John 10:34, "...Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?" The thirty-fifth verse says He called them gods, unto whom the Word of God was given (John 10:35).
We’re the offspring of the Word. Meditate on this truth, and it will build, inspire and energize you to live the transcendent and victorious life every day!
Confession
I’m born of the Word and Spirit of the Lord; therefore my life is a life of the Word. The Word in me produces tremendous harvest and results in my life today, in the Name of Jesus.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: Hebrews 2:1; Proverbs 4:20-21
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Psalms 26-29 ;A cts 28:1-16
2 Year Reading Plan : Ephesians 1:15-23; Isaiah 43
