The Word of God

Bible Text: Matthew 4:4

We know of the importance of God's Word. However we resort to the Word as a last option when all others have failed us. This should not be case. The Word's role in our lives should be even more crucial than the material things we need.

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.(Matthew 4:4)

Here was Jesus, hungry, after fasting for forty days and forty nights. Even in that state, Jesus made it clear to the devil that his sustainance is not from any other but from the Word that comes from the mouth of God.

The Word of God is the very core of our existence. 

It is to us a guide. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119:109). In order to live and fulfil God's purpose for our lives we have to rely solely on the Word of God for teaching, correcting and training in righteousness. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)


It is the obedience to the Word of God that will keep us away from Sin. (Psalm 119:11). I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Not only should we read this Word but obey that we may know what God wills for us.

This Word of God is Jesus.  The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:14). Without Jesus, the Word of God, we have no life. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. 

Through prayer we keep a constant connection with us. His feedback to us on various issues can be found in his Word. This Word is timeless, powerful and works in all our situations. This Word is our sword. As soldiers of God our sword should always be with us. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit,which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:17)

For the word of God is alive and active.

 Sharper than any double-edged sword,

 it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow;

 it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

(Hebrews 4:12)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Your Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. May I never be found with this sword you have given me. 

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!