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The Transforming Word

Psalm 119:38 - Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

 

What you may not know about God’s Word is the power in it. As you read Scripture regularly, meditate on it, and apply it, the Holy Spirit works through it to change your thought patterns and transform your behavior (Romans 12:1-2). You begin to respond as Jesus responded and reflect His character.

Paul referred to this process of changing you into Christ likeness as sanctification and explained that it occurs “by the washing of water with the word” (Ephesians 5:26). The more you read the Bible, the more it cleanses your mind of sinful thoughts and desires. You begin to want what the Lord has planned for you.

God’s Word changes us. That’s one thing that separates the Bible from any other book ever written---its transformational nature. You cannot read the very words and thoughts of the living God and not be inspired, comforted, convicted, and ultimately, changed. The Holy Spirit implants it into our minds and hearts and from it grows the fruit of Christ likeness. Through Scripture, He trains us, gives us wisdom, heals our wounds, and encourages us. The only caveat is that you have to allow Him to work by trusting what He says.

“Jesus, teach me Your Word. Speak to me through Scripture that I may know You and grow in Your likeness. Amen.”

From – “God’s Purpose for Your Life” by Charles F. Stanley