The Word
“Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.”
How often do I run to other people to fill the gaps? How often, when I’m upset or stressed, do I run to my mom or my girlfriends to bring me life - instead of the Word. SO. OFTEN. When I’m troubled, my knee-jerk reaction is to pick up the phone.
Now, I’m not saying that leaning on community is bad - at. all. But my community can’t take the place of my relationship with Jesus. When I’m struggling, I’m given an opportunity to lean on the Word.
Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.
What if I really believed that? What if I truly believed that the Lord’s words are Spirit and life? What if I let the Word be my guide in the hard moments? What if - instead of phoning a friend, I called upon the Word. What if I leaned on the Word to bring life, to bring the presence of the Holy Spirit into every challenge? If His Words truly are Spirit and life, what do I have to lose?
Today, I’m working on it. When I encounter frustration, I’m calling on John 16:33, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” When I feel disappointed, I’m calling on Jeremiah 29:11, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” And when I’m sad, I’m calling on Psalm 30:5, “Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Joy comes with this morning. Right now. Today. For me and for you because of Him.
Father,
Thank You for providing Your word. Thank You for being active in our lives and for giving us Scripture to rely on.
Teach us how to lean on You and Your Word today. Show us how to keep our ears trained on You, to listen for Your Word.
God, we love You. Help us to put our focus back on You, Lord. Amen.