“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) Why does Satan want to steal away our desire to read God’s word AMY? Because: “Every WORD OF GOD is flawless (tsâraph: to be refined, free of any impurities); He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” (Pro. 30:5)
- Every WORD OF GOD is flawless!
Also because: “…the word of God is ALIVE and POWERFUL. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” (Heb. 4:12)
- The WORD OF GOD is alive and powerful!
“Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.” (Rev. 19:11-13)
- Jesus is the living WORD OF GOD!
Every day we are tempted to yield to the lusts of the flesh, we are tempted to act out in a hateful manner if someone wrongs us, we are faced with all kinds of distractions to KEEP US AWAY FROM THE WORD… Satan is very determined to keep us from putting God’s word where it will provide the most effective weapons for our spiritual warfare – IN OUR HEARTS! It should somehow be obvious to us that if we are to truly be overcomers we must ARM OURSELVES with the necessary weapons to defend ourselves. Well, God’s word is: “…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” (Eph. 6:17)
- the sword of the Spirit, is the WORD OF GOD!
Your Personal Pastor -Bill Stockham