God's Rx for Effective Word

For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. I Thessalonians 2:13

How do you receive the Word?  Take a moment and consider the scriptures that you have learned and rely on. How do you receive them?

I am not a person who likes to take medicine.  However; there are times in my life that I have been sick and have had to have a Doctor prescribe a medication to take so that I might get well.  In order for the medication to be effective in ridding me of my said illness I would need to follow the RX prescription with its specific instructions so that I experience all the benefit of its curative power. 

Receiving the Word of God is much like following a RX prescription.  We know that the Word is life giving, full of truth and good for us.  But for it to be effective in our life we must receive it as I Thessalonians 2:13 says, not as mere words of man but as truth! Only then can the Word become effective in us who believe.

Scripture tells us in 2 Timothy 2:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 

Are you welcoming the Word of God as truth? Are you taking it in daily so that you might benefit from its effectiveness?  If you are having trouble with holy living, and conformity to God’s will in thought, purpose and action then you might not be taking your “medicine” as prescribed.  Would you expect a prescription from a Doctor to be effective if it remained unopened in the medicine cabinet and you took it only when you felt like it? Of course not!  Let’s commit today to receiving God’s Word as Truth, then watch and see it become effective as it works in you who believe.

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, turn my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in your way (psalm 119:37) The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of coins of gold and silver (psalm 119:72)

'Tis the Season

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.  He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

 Psalm 126: 5-6 NKJV

I don’t like to cry; in fact, during the Christmas season I often avoid any movie specials that contain a gut-wrenchingly sad plot lines like it was the plague.  My family, for years have heard me when I say “life is sad enough; I don’t need to watch it for entertainment.” 

However; tears are a part of life, and try as we might they do find their expression into everyone’s life from time to time including mine. The holidays bring with them many memories some good some not so good and It is not uncommon to experience tears of sadness, grief or sorrow among all of the holiday fluff and sparkle.   

I love that God’s word is not silent about our tears.  God is aware of every tear that falls and he is acquainted with our sorrow. 

Psalms 56:8 says this: You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle are they not in Your book?

Not only is God aware of our tears, not one is wasted, they are so precious to our Heavenly Father that he keeps a count of each one and keeps them in a bottle.

We are also given a promise from Psalm 126:5 AMP telling us how those who sow in tears will reap with joyful singing, likening our tears to seed that is sown for planting. 

Times of sorrow will come, tears will come, but so will singing with shouts of joy.  Take comfort in knowing that God is numbering your tears and is there to wrap his loving arms around you to bring comfort, to heal and to restore. You are not alone. Weeping may last for a night but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5).  Times of refreshing will come, hold fast to His promise. 

PRAYER:  Heavenly Father, thank you for your precious love and comfort.  Thank you that when I have no words you understand my hearts cry and number my tears.  Heal my hurting soul and bring back the joy.  Cause my eyes to see your goodness in the land of the living.  In Jesus Name, Amen.