“You are already clean because of the word, which I have spoken to you.”
We know that God has promised to prune the unfruitful branches of our life, but how does He do it? Jesus says that the words He speaks will do it. The Word of God is sharp and powerful and it cuts to the core in all areas of our life concerning the flesh, soul and spirit.
The Word is a two-edged sword that severs the bad stuff from the good stuff, so we will have more room for even more good stuff.
The Message Bible says: “You are already pruned back by the message I have spoken.”
The teachings Jesus has given us cover all the essentials of Christian living. What He has said about purpose, value, morality, and relationships is to be the driving energy of our walk. We are made clean and acceptable in the eyes of God because we have already heeded His Word and been born again.
So doesn’t it stand to reason He will continue injecting us with His life transforming words? Yes He will.
The Word of God is at work within me. It is cleansing me, pruning me for effective Christian living.
- Reading Plan A: Acts 15:1-21
- Reading Plan B: Psalm 68
- Reading Plan C: Job 38-39; Acts 15:1-21
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.