What is The Living Word?
The word of God is alive, it means that the word of God will always have life and will not die. This word is the source of our guidance and will live forever until the end of the world. The verses below also show that this word is forever to live and also for giving guidance.
Verse#1
“Indeed, the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12)
Verse#2
“So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11)
Verse#3
“Is not my word like fire, says the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” (Jeremiah 23:29)
Jesus as The Word
If we read the Bible, we will realize that Jesus Christ has also been chosen as the word of God because he was the form of God’s message. Their existence is a reason for our guidance, and these verses also prove it.
Verse#1
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)
Verse#2
“And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)
Verse#3
“For in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers. All things have been created through him and for him.” (Colossians 1:16)
God’s Revelation through The Living Word
The Holy Bible is a living word, so its instructions that were revealed to us are forever, not just for the past. Rather, this book is a source of guidance for every human being until the end of the world.
Verse#1
“All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)
Verse#2
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
Verse#3
“Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” (Proverbs 30:5)
The Spiritual Power of The Living Word
There are all kinds of guidance in the Bible. By reading it, we can make our worldly life as well as our spiritual life the best. That is why this living word is a source to avoid evil, live a good life and for our protection.
Verse#1
“If I say, “I will not mention him or speak any more in his name then within me there is something like a burning fire. Shut up in my bones; I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot.” (Jeremiah 20:9)
Verse#2
“One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)
Verse#3
“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” (Ephesians 6:17)
Faith And The Living Word
The strength of our faith is a very important part and we can get it only when we read the word of God and live according to it and these verses also show that faith is of great importance. if we have faith in our heart, then we can understand God’s word and live according to it.
Verse#1
“So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17)
Verse#2
“It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” (John 6:63)
Verse#3
“By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.” (Hebrews 11:3)
Importance of The Living Word
We have already discussed that the word of God is very important for our life and by understanding and implementing it in our daily life we can lead a better spiritual and physical life. A perfect society cannot develop with injustice and oppression. Therefore, it is important that there is justice and fairness in our society without oppression. It is important that we should take the guidance of the living word of God that tells us how to do justice.
Verse#1
“One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)
Verse#2
“He humbled you by letting you hunger, then by feeding you with manna, with which neither you nor your ancestors were acquainted, in order to make you understand that one does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” (Deuteronomy 8:3)
Verse#3
“This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful.” (Joshua 1:8)
The Living Word And The Holy Spirit
If a person wants to understand the word of God, then the Holy Spirit helps him. In order to understand it, no person can say that I want to read the Bible but I do not understand, because God sees a person based on his intentions. If his intention is to read the Bible and understand its teachings for implementation, then the Holy Spirit will explain and help him.
Verse#1
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” (John 14:26)
Verse#2
“Now we have received not the spirit of the world but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God.” (1 Corinthians 2:12)
Verse#3
“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” (Romans 8:16)
Test of Faith
God’s word strengthens our faith. If we believe in the word of God and have deep faith, then the difficulties of life are easily removed and we can face all the challenges without any difficulty.
Verse#1
“My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” (James 1:2-3)
Verse#2
“In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” (1 Peter 1:6-7)
Verse#3
“No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Salvation And Living Word
God’s Word is the source of our salvation. If we follow God’s words and live our lives, then God will save us from difficulties, troubles, hardships of the hereafter, forgive our sins and give us a place in eternal paradise. And this is the greatest ladder of salvation.
Verse#1
“Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes[c] with the heart, leading to righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, leading to salvation.” (Romans 10:9-10)
Verse#2
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not the result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Verse#3
“And how from childhood you have known sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15)
God’s Will And The Living Word
Why did God create us? What does he want from us? All these things we can know only when we read the Bible. By reading the Bible, we can understand God’s will and act upon it. By understanding it, we can live the life of God’s will so that we can get the end of our will.
Verse#1
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God. What is good and acceptable and perfect?” (Romans 12:2)
Verse#2
“So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5:17)
Verse#3
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
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Conclusion
In short, God’s word is eternal and will never perish. As long as humanity is living in this world, it can guide its life and live according to God’s will and can achieve success in the hereafter. Following the word of God is helpful to us in our life as well as for the good of our society. By this we can establish a just and fair society. Along with this world, the Hereafter will also become better. God’s word is the source of our salvation.
