Psalm 119:89 – “Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.” NKJV

            Last time we focused on three realities in God’s Truth.  His Word is a settled reality.  The basis and reliability of God’s Word are His integrity and God’s Word is unfaltering and unfailing.  There is more and valuable to consider in the Pursuit of the Real Thing.

• GOD’S WORD IS A LIBERATING FORCE.

When we allow God’s word to truly become “A lamp to our feet and a light to illuminate our pathway.” (Psalm 119:105).  When we hide, or inscribe and fill our hearts with His Word to the degree that it becomes a treasure to us and a guide for our daily lives IT BECOMES A LIBERATING FORCE.

Jesus said, “You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”  Pilate asked, “What is truth?”  In prayer, our Lord said, “Father, Your Word is truth.”  We know from the Bible that JESUS is the TRUTH.  Therefore, it is incumbent on us to follow the directive of Scripture and STUDY (2 Timothy 2:15). It is important that we remember that ALL SCRIPTURE is inspired and profitable. (2 Timothy 3:16).  We need to remember the words of Hebrews 4:12 that the Word of God is “quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of the soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”  We must never forget that part of our Armor as seen in Ephesians 6:17 is THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT.

We cannot enjoy, participate in, or receive the Full Benefit of what we do not know or appropriate.  We need to discover WHAT the Word of God declares and promises and then pursue those promises.  God considered it important enough to RECORD IT and send the Holy Spirit to teach and guide us in the study of it and fully intends for it to be incorporated into our daily lives and enjoyed.  The directive is to STUDY.

Through God’s Word we have:

• Redemption from Destruction. (v.92)
• Revival, Refreshing, and Renewal. (v.93)
• (v.98)
• (v.99)
• (v.100)
• Spiritual Backbone and Ability to Resist Temptation and Evil (vv.101-104)
• Steadfastness (v.102)
• Guidance and a Clear Pathway to Travel. (v.109)
• Faith and Complete Trust and Peace. (v.109; Isaiah 26:3; Romans 10:17) 

In the Word, we have Salvation, Healing, Blessing, Faith, and Information as to WHO God is, WHO we are in Him, and His nature and character.  It is in the Word of God that we discover His Promises, Future Happenings, and Daily Guidance.  In the Word of God, we find God’s way of living, development of right attitudes and weapons for spiritual warfare and service.  We need to become those of Psalm 1 those who Meditate in His word DAY and NIGHT!

In God’s Word and by application of that Word we find the answer to all of life’s questions and problems and the clear pathway to victory.  The Word of God is as sure and reliable as God Himself and He is UNWAVERING and CONSTANT. 

If we Believe in God and believe that He is Omniscient, Omnipotent, and Omnipresent and that the Bible is His Word we need to seek to find out what HE SAYS and IS SAYING.  It is important that we become DOERS of the Word not simply HEARERS.  The question today is, “What Do You Need?”  HE IS YOUR ANSWER.

          God, bless you richly as you embark on today’s leg of your life’s journey!

Psalm 119:89 – “Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.”  NKJV

We considered the Truth that “God’s Word is a Settled Fact” last time, now let’s move on to further consideration of THE REAL THING and see how it can and will affect your life powerfully and positively.

THE BASIS AND RELIABILITY OF GOD’S WORD – GOD’S INTEGRITY…

Verse 90 of this Psalm declares, “Your faithfulness endures to all generations…”  The Psalmist reflects on the truth and reality that God “created” the earth and it stands and stands and stands from generation to generation.  It lasts out of God’s desire and purpose and is not in jeopardy of man messing it up.  It is subject to God, not a man and God makes promises that do not fail.

Psalm 148:1-6 – “Praise the LORD! 

Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!  2 Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts!  3 Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all you stars of light!

4 Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, And you waters above the heavens! 

5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, For He commanded and they were created.  6 He also established them forever and ever; He made a decree which shall not pass away.” NKJV

That is a powerful declaration and one that we should meditate on regularly.

GOD’S WORD IS A LIBERATING FORCE…

When we allow it to truly become “a lamp to our feet and a light to our path” (v.105) and we hide or inscribe it inside our fill our hearts with it, we find that it becomes a treasure and guide which LIBERATES.

Jesus said:  “You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”

Pilate asked:  “What is truth?”

Jesus declared in prayer:  “Father, Thy word is Truth.”  And we dare never forget that Jesus is the Word made flesh!

If we would apply (2 Timothy 2:15) to our lives and become students of the word we would find the truth and reality of (2Timothy 3:16) that all scripture is both inspired and profitable and find that it is truly “quick and powerful” able to discern and evaluate the heart. (Hebrew 4:12).  God’s Word is truly the “Sword of the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:17) and our warfare is not against flesh and blood but is spiritual.  I would suggest to you that we cannot enjoy, participate in or receive the full benefit of what we do not know, practice or appropriate in our lives.

We need to discover what the Word says.  It is available because God said it and recorded it for all generations to read.  He has given us His Spirit to guide us into all truth and teach us His Principles and He fully intends for it to be personalized in our lives.  The clear directive is STUDY.  For it is through the Word of God we have:

• Redemption from destruction – [v.92]
• Revival, Refreshing and Renewal – [v.93]
• Wisdom – [v.98]
• Insight – [v.99]
• Understanding – [v.100]
• Spiritual Backbone and Ability to Resist Temptation and Evil – [v.101-104]
• Steadfastness – [v.102]
• Guidance and a Clear Path upon which to Travel – [v.105]
• Faith, Complete Trust, and Peace – [v.109]

In the Word, we find Salvation, Healing, Blessing, Faith, Information about Who God is and who we are in Him.  It is in the Word we find God’s Promises and Revelation as to the Future.  In His Word, we find God’s way of living, the development of right attitudes and weapons for spiritual warfare and service.  Psalm 1 tells us to meditate in that Word day and night.  In His word and the application of that word we find the answers to life’s questions and the solutions to life’s problems.  The Word is as reliable as God Himself and He NEVER CHANGES.

We believe God.  We believe He is Omniscient, Omnipotent, and Omnipresent and we believe the Bible IS His word not just CONTAINS His word.  As we discover what it says, we need to apply that truth and principle to our lives.

      God bless you as you go through this day in Him!