Live by the word!! [ February 14, 2024 ]

February 14, 2024
Live by the word!! [ February 14, 2024 ]

Daily Word 🇬🇭

Live by the word!!
Joshua 1:8
This book of law shall not depart out of your mouth but you shall meditate on it day and night that you may be careful to do all that it says. For then you shall make your way prosperous and you shall have good success. ( Paraphrased)

The phrase “live by the word” implies that just as you eat bread to keep you alive physically, you need to “eat” the word of God to keep you alive spiritually. To “eat the word” requires that you read the word, listen to the word and meditate on the word such that it sinks into your heart and mind and controls your thought pattern.

In the verse above, Joshua directs the Israelites and all Christians on how to live by the word.

Scripture also says in Psalm 119: 11 that

Thy word have I kept in my heart that I may not sin against you.

Meaning, living by the word keeps us away from trouble and helps us find favor with God.

Hebrews 4:12
The word of God is as living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating into…..( paraphrased)

This verse from the New testament reminds us about the potency or power of the word.

Only the word of God can:

– Give hope to the hopeless ( Matthew 19:26), …..with men it is impossible but with God all things are possible

– Set the captive free
(Isaiah 61:1) ……the Spirit of the Lord is upon me to preach good News to …

-Set sinners free from the power of sin ( Matthew 11:28-30)
Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden……and I will give you rest

Learn to live by the word
God be with you

How can I apply the word to my life?
1. In order to live by the word, you need to study the word of God thoroughly and apply it to your life.

Song for meditation

Let this song be your confession and prayer

The word is a seed
When planted and watered
Grows to be great
You can be whatever you want
You can achieve all your dreams if you only believe
The word of God is here today
Coming right at you
Would you believe it
Dare to receeeive it

In a world where there’re
Seasons and times
This is your season
It’s time to shine again
Shine again, shine again
Amen