The Book That Works
For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
When we welcome the Word into our lives, it goes to work. It effectively works inside of us—inside our brains and bodies, inside our souls and spirits, inside our personalities and homes. It’s a living book, and when we receive it, it rolls up its sleeves.
The Bible works on our attitudes, giving us less bitterness and impatience, more love and happiness. It works on our conversation, helping us speak more wisely and confidently. It works on our minds, removing the filth and focusing our thoughts on what is true and noble. It works on our habits, forming us increasingly into the image of Christ.
The Bible does a supernatural work in our hearts. That’s why in addition to reading it daily, we want to memorize its verses, meditate on its truths, and share its message with others. Let the Bible go to work within you!
Never live on memories; let the Word of God always be living and active in you.
Oswald Chambers
Turning Point Ministries
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For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
When we welcome the Word into our lives, it goes to work. It effectively works inside of us—inside our brains and bodies, inside our souls and spirits, inside our personalities and homes. It’s a living book, and when we receive it, it rolls up its sleeves.
The Bible works on our attitudes, giving us less bitterness and impatience, more love and happiness. It works on our conversation, helping us speak more wisely and confidently. It works on our minds, removing the filth and focusing our thoughts on what is true and noble. It works on our habits, forming us increasingly into the image of Christ.
The Bible does a supernatural work in our hearts. That’s why in addition to reading it daily, we want to memorize its verses, meditate on its truths, and share its message with others. Let the Bible go to work within you!
Never live on memories; let the Word of God always be living and active in you.
Oswald Chambers
Turning Point Ministries
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