“The word of God is quick or alive and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit” (Heb. 4:12).
The Word of God is not just a book! It is not just a black leather book you wag to church on Sunday and then leave on the coffee table the rest of the week. His Word has been recorded in a book…but the Word itself is what God has said and is saying to you personally!
That’s powerful. That means the Word of God is alive…and working every time you put it to work. That’s because God’s Word is His bond.
You’ve heard people say that about others: “A man’s word is his bond.” That means a person’s word is the measure of his character. If a man honors his word by keeping it, then he is an honorable man. If he dishonors his word by breaking it, he is a dishonorable man. Like it or not, everyone’s integrity – including God’s – is judged on the basis of whether or not he keeps his word.
No doubt, that statement would ruffle the feathers of a few religious people. “Who do you think you are,” they’d say, “to set up a criterion by which to judge God?”
I didn’t set it up! God did. He is the One Who taught us to judge integrity on that basis. He invented the integrity of words. He set the standard.
God and His Word are one – not because we say so, but because He said so. He has made it clear that we cannot separate Him from His Word. Just as He never changes, His Word never changes. They are both the same – yesterday, today, and forever.
That means that if you’ve been believing God for something based on His Word, you can rest assured He is faithful to keep His Word. He won’t fail you. His Word is alive…it is working for you every time you speak it and act on it in faith.
So stand up strong today. Put your trust in Him. Don’t cave in to doubt…or despair. Remember, His Word is as good as His bond.
Speak the Word: God’s Word is alive and full of power. It is active, operative, energizing and effective in my life. (Heb. 4:12)
For Further Study: John 17:1-6
Daily Scripture Reading: Ruth 4; 1 Samuel 1; Romans 14
Eagle Mountain International Church, Inc.
aka: Kenneth Copeland Ministries
For the last 50 years Kenneth and Gloria Copeland have been passionately teaching Christians all over the world how to apply the principles of faith found in God's WORD to their lives.
They have seven ministry offices around the world: United States, Canada, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Ukraine and Latin America. Their God-given directive is to preach and teach the uncompromised WORD of God on every available voice, which is being accomplished through a variety of channels, including our Believer's Voice of Victory TV and radio broadcasts, podcast and magazine; Believers' Conventions, Victory Campaigns and Living Victory meetings; published books, website, and social media channels, to name a few.
With the expansion of technology, they have more work to do now than ever. They are determined to let the world know Jesus is LORD, and they are not slowing down anytime soon!