SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9
The
word of God which…effectively works in you.” 1Th 2:13 NKJV
WHY YOU CAN DEPEND ON GOD'S WORD (2)
Observe two things (1) God’s Word is inspired. Chuck Swindoll writes: ‘We’ve no problem
with the Giver of truth…but wasn’t the truth corrupted when He relayed it
through sinful men? This is the perfect moment to get acquainted with
revelation, inspiration, and illumination. Revelation occurred when God gave
His truth, inspiration when writers received and recorded it, and illumination
when we understand and apply it. Your confidence in the Bible is directly
related to your confidence in its inspiration. How can we be sure it’s
error-free and trustworthy? Paul provides help answering this question: ‘All
Scripture is inspired by God…for teaching…showing people what is wrong with
their lives…correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right’ (2 Ti 3:16
NCV). When God revealed His truth to human writers He ‘breathed out’ His Word.
When we dictate a letter we ‘breathe out a message’ and someone else types it.
So did the writers simply take dictation? If you know much about the Bible, you
realize…Peter doesn’t sound like John. John doesn’t sound like David. Somehow
each writer’s personality was preserved without corrupting the text… That rules
out the idea of dictation. Peter says, ‘No…Scripture ever came from the
prophet’s own understanding, or…human initiative… [They] were moved by the Holy
Spirit, and…spoke from God’ (2 Pe 1:20-21 NLT). That answers that question! (2) It’ll hold you up. When you go through
chaotic experiences God’s Word gives you stability. No other counsel will get
you through the long haul. No other truth will help you stand firm in storms of
doubt and uncertainty. No other reality will give you the strength you need
each day.”
Taken
from the Word for you Today devotional
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