Devotion 102 - English

Job 22:22-23
(22) Receive instruction from his mouth, and lay up his words in your heart.

I am continuing from last week’s portion of scripture. Last week we heard we have to return to God and get peace. This week’s word is key to keeping that peace. The Word of God is consistent and it never changes and is an incredible source of stability and peace in one’s life. Once you have fixed your heart on the integrity and infallibility of the Word of God you will see an immediate growth in your life.

God’s Word contains God’s words and the instructions from His mouth. It is His words that we have to read, meditate upon and receive into our hearts. The Word of God is able to cut deep into our hearts and expose our hidden thoughts and intensions which is also the engine of transformation in our lives as Paul says in Rom 12:2. I have seen how often people, and myself, struggled with certain issues and tried hard to get rid of some sin or bad habit and just kept on failing. Then while studying the bible revelation breaks through your spirit on that issue and in an instant you are rid of that issue or bondage. This only happens if we read the Bible with an attitude of faith and expectation. It is no good you read the bible just as a ritual and not with a soft and tender heart.

I want to exhort you today to study the Word of God and take His Words on your lips. Obey Him and trust in His sayings. If the bible says you are healed then that settles it, there should be no question left on the issue. If the bible says your needs are met then that settles it, you can rest in the fact that Father will provide for you. People generally put more faith in other people’s words than in God’s Word. The Newspaper, You Magazine and other magazines or programs have more authority in people’s lives than the Word of God. This is a shame and should not be!

I hear people saying that we are all going to go down in South Africa due to the corruption of the government, but the Word says that the righteous will inherit the land. Are you righteous, have you received Jesus Christ and entered into relationship with Him? If you are righteous through faith in Jesus then you can stand on the Word that it will go well with you in this land and you do not have to fear anything. God will provide for you, protect you and open mighty doors for you. If you will consistently stand upon the Word of God your life will become consistently blessed and full of purpose. His Word cannot fail. Go and study the Word of God!!!!