Greatness of the Word

This morning I've been meditating on the first chapter of John. I've been focusing particularly on the aspect of Jesus being the Word:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men... And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:1-4, 14

Jesus Christ is God's Word. He is the Word that helped create the heavens and the earth. He is the Word that enacted an everlasting covenant with Abraham. He is the Word that established God's law with Israel.

Jesus is the physical manifestation of the Word that revealed God to Samuel. He is the Word that revealed truths to Jeremiah and the prophets.

It is this Word that established the early church. Because of the Word thousands were added to the Kingdom, miracles were performed, and bondages were broken. The Word enabled the Gentiles to be freed from the snares of sin.

This same Word - Jesus - dwells on the inside of you as a believer. The Word that spoke and healed the centurion's servant has given you power and authority. (Luke 10:19) The same Word that said "peace be still" and the winds and waves ceased storming, has said that you can do greater works than that. (John  14:12)

What have you been doing with the Word that lies on the inside of you? What life have you brought to seemingly dead situations? What greater works have you done because of the Word that you hold?

We have so many benefits because of our faith in Christ! Yet, if we don't act on those benefits, if we don't take advantage of our privileges, we won't see the miraculous.

If Peter hadn't stepped out of the house and preached the Word on the day of Pentecost, thousands of souls would not have come to know Jesus. If Paul and Silas had stayed silent in the jail cell, a whole household would have missed out on heaven's promise.

Imagine what could be lacking if you don't act on the Word that lies on the inside of you. Think of how many situations in your own life that can be changed if you apply the Word to them in faith.

You have a powerful, precious gift. Use it! Why settle for what is 'normal' or what everyone else has? As a Christian, you have the ability to lead an extraordinary life. Well, go on and live it! Use the Word!

Verse of the Day: But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name... John 1:12