God's word lived out

Wouldn't it be awesome to be able to read the Bible in the original Hebrew? Or to be a theology professor, and know everything written about God throughout history? That knowledge can be a fantastic tool to help us get closer to God, if that's what we want it for. If we want it for any other reason, beware. Ecclesiastes 1:17 (NLT) tells of someone who ran after head-knowledge for its own sake: 'So I set out to learn everything from wisdom to madness and folly. But I learned firsthand that pursuing all this is like chasing the wind.'

A Christian isn't someone who knows the Bible inside out. It's someone who knows (and is getting to know) God personally. In God's word, he tells us, 'Don't be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think' (Romans 12:2 CEV). God is not against us learning stuff, especially about him. But he's pretty intent on what we read affecting how we think and what we do.

And God set us the example here: Jesus is, literally, the 'Word' of God made flesh (If God has something to say to Creation, Jesus is it). God displayed amazing life-giving and life-saving truths in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.



So what now? This coming week, use one or more of the words that describe God (loving, peaceful, kind, generous, just, compassionate) as you go about your life. Allow God's character and words to change your heart and mind.





— SCRIPTURE —

'The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.' John 1:14 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

Eze 40:10-42:20, Matt 24:15-25, Ps 78:17-31 , Pro 20:15-19