The Importance of God's Word
By: Olga Escarsega
On this 1st week on learning The Importance of the Word
of God, I want to share with you about an article I read. In which a survey was conducted on church
goers that revealed that only 45% of church goers read their
bibles only once a week.
No wonder so many believers are struggling and are living unfulfilled
lives.
As true followers of Jesus Christ our purpose should be that the Word of God (Bible)
take prominence over other person’s opinions.
If we are not familiar with God’s will for us, we will be prone to follow other
people’s ideas or advise. Therefore, it
is important to spend time in reading God’s word (Bible).
God warns us in Hosea 4:6 that His people are destroyed for lack
of knowledge…
Unless we know the truth, which is found in the God’s word, about His will for
us we will not resist or will settle for less of what Jesus Christ proved for
us on the cross.
If we do not understand that He came to give us an abundant life (John 10:10b),
in all areas of our life (marriage, health, finances, work, etc.) our prayers for
help or guidance will not be said in faith.
In the early years of my marriage, I was exposed to the truth of God’s Word
when I attended a Christian Church. When
I heard the Pastor say that not everyone drank or were alcoholics. I could not believe him I literally waited and
believe someone was going to yell at him, “You liar!”
You see, since I was a child all I was ever familiar with were people who drank
(true alcoholics). When they ran out of money,
they would take the colognes and perfumes in the house and drank them for the
alcohol it contained.
So, when I heard this Pastor say that we did not have to settle for that type
of life. I fell in love with God’s
Word. I wanted to know more of the truth,
I refused to be deceived any longer. The
happiness and peace of my children and myself depended on the truth of God’s
will for our lives and I knew the answer were found in the bible.
I learned that God would speak to me through His Word. In 2 Tim 3:16 it tells us that, all scripture
was given by the inspiration of God, and it is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof/correction, for instruction in righteousness.
Through this amazing Word:
-I became Born Again (Saved) and would be spending eternity with my
heavenly Father
(Acts 4:12, Rom 10:9, Eph 2:8-9)
(Acts 4:12, Rom 10:9, Eph 2:8-9)
-I saw how the Word
of God was true (trustworthy) and a shield that I could take refuge in
times of need. (Prov 30:5)
times of need. (Prov 30:5)
-I learned that God’s Word was established and unchangeable. I saw how the impossible
become possible when applying God’s Word to any situation in faith.
(Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:26, Ps 119:89)
become possible when applying God’s Word to any situation in faith.
(Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:26, Ps 119:89)
Let me encourage you with the words found in Psalm 119:105, Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light
to my path.
You can be assured that in the Word of God are the answers and pathway towards
an Abundant life that Jesus Christ came to give us.
