Words Like a Fire

   It's one thing to read what the Bible says about the Word. It's another to allow these words to work in our lives. 

   What good is a light bulb without electricity? A balloon without air? A pen without ink? 

   What good are words without truth and motivation? We can't believe all we read and hear in the news, but we can believe God, and live it. 

   During their last evening meal, Jesus taught his disciples many truths. - John, chapters 13-17. He finished with a lengthy prayer, during which he ask the Father to Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. - v. 17:17. 

   Set them apart, he prayed. They would soon begin to carry his truth to the world. Later that night, Jesus was arrested, accused and sentenced without evidence of wrong doing. God loved. God gave the Word. We believe. We mortals have hope in eternal life. 

   We had dinner on a beach one evening. The sun had disappeared when we walked back to our motel, and the moon was hiding as well. We had no lamp. 

   Dark nights were the rule for most of history, and still are in some places, like North Korea. But, Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.       - Psalm 119:105. 

   God's Word is spiritual principles and wisdom to help us avoid trouble, and to make right decisions in all situations. It can be life changing.

   Is not my word like fire, declares the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces? - Jeremiah 23:29. 

   If we are lackadaisical, God will succeed without us. As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it ... so is my word that goes out from my mouth. It will not return to me to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire. - Isaiah 55:10-11.

 Tomorrow: Four who spoke the word