Saturday,
11 January 2014
Word of Hope for Today with
Bro. Rolly Custodio
Confidence in God’s Word (Part-2)
‘…The
Word of God which…effectively works in you…’ 1 Thessalonians 2:13 NKJV
Observe two things:
(1) God’s
Word is inspired. Chuck Swindoll writes: ‘We’ve no problem with the Giver
of truth…but wasn’t the truth corrupted when He relayed it through sinful men?
This is the perfect moment to get acquainted with revelation, inspiration and
illumination.
Revelation
occurred when God
gave His truth,
Inspiration when writers received and recorded
it, and
Illumination when we understand and apply it.
Your confidence in the Bible is
directly related to your confidence in its inspiration. How can we be sure it’s
error-free and trustworthy? Paul provides help answering this question:
“All Scripture is inspired by God…for
teaching…showing people what is wrong in their lives… correcting faults, and
for teaching how to live right” (2 Timothy 3:16 NCV).
When God revealed His truth to human
writers He “breathed out” His Word. When we dictate a letter we “breathe out a
message” and someone else types it. So did the writers simply take dictation?
If you know much about the Bible you realize…Peter doesn’t sound like John.
John doesn’t sound like David. Somehow each writer’s personality was preserved
without corrupting the text…That rules out the idea of dictation.
Peter says, “…No…Scripture ever came
from the prophet’s own understanding, or…human initiative…[They] were moved by
the Holy Spirit, and…spoke from God” (2 Peter 1:20-21 NLT). That answers that question!
(2) It’ll
hold you up. When you go through chaotic experiences, God’s Word
gives you stability. No other counsel will get you through the long haul. No
other truth will help you stand firm in storms of doubt and uncertainty. No
other reality will give you the strength you need each day.’
Today’s
Prayer
Heavenly Father thank you for your
Word today. Lord, I come before you with a humble heart. Lord thank you for your
Word today. I believe that all that you have written in the Bible is accurate,
truth and our guiding light to correct and train us in righteousness. Lord
thank you that you have Word for us to be used as our compass to travel and
made our journey in this earth. Lord thank you for not forgetting us because
you compile your Word perfectly without error and can be clearly read by us.
Lord teaches us to have confident and love your Word and to share to others so
that it will change other’s life also for
your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of
all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior
Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now
saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus
you will not die but you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God.
In order to grow in your faith with God please do these consistently starting
today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services
Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Church Seminars and make God
first place in your life with your talents and finances 5. Lastly, witness
Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life also.
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