FAITH CAPSULE: The Word will not force itself on you, but you are to let the Word have its way in you.
Luke 23:1-43
When God gave His word or commands it is left for His children to follow or not to follow. The consequences of following or not following will catch up with His children. Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” This is the word of the One and only true God, the ancient of days, the great I Am the I AM. It is the word of God that never fails. It is the word of God that cares for His children. 2 Samuel 22:11 testified, “He rode upon a cherub, and flew; And He was seen upon the wings of the wind.” Psalm 104:3 buttressed, “He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters, Who makes the clouds His chariot, Who walks on the wings of the wind.” The word of God is the wisdom from God. It is the information for transformation for those that are well connected with His wisdom. The book of Proverbs 4:7 declared, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.”
Indeed, with understanding gained in His word having a knowing edge over the challenges of the world is set to be established in the life of a believer. However, if there is any that lack knowledge, or choose not to know God, there is so much to lose. How are you taking, or treating, the word of God that constantly comes in your direction? Remember, the word will not force itself on you, but you are to let the word have its way so it may deliver and lead you into God’s purpose for your life. Here is the scenario of two criminals as they responded to the Word around them, the One that knows what the future holds for every man under heaven, “Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? (Luke 23:39-40) One of the criminals took the Word serious and conversed with Jesus, “Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”” (Luke 39:42) Having the knowledge of information that is of peace, and not of evil answered in the life of criminal and he became heaven bounded when Jesus responded to him stating, “…Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:43) The Word of God holds the future and its worth living by His Word.
Prayer for today: Ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His word in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.