The Parson's Bench

The Parson's Bench

Sunday, February 26, 2012

More Than Words on a Page

As Moses nears the end of his life, he urges God's people to "Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you" (Deuteronomy 32:46).  What the people had heard from the lips of Moses had been the words that God had given him for them.  "They are not just idle words for you - they are your life" (Deut 32:47).
We have God's word to us in printed form today and His word is so much more than just so many words on a lot of pages.  "The word of God is living and active" (Heb 4:12).  It "is at work in you who believe" (1 Thess 2:13).  "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness" (2 Tim 3:16).  When you and I read the Bible we are reading a source of life given to us by God.  His words ARE life!  Read them regularly and you will find nourishment for your spirit and soul.

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