More than Words on a Page

More Than Words on a Page 

by David Brenneman

"For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do." Hebrews 4:12-13.

"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17

I'm told that when some things happen to us that we do indeed go through a grieving process.  

When family or friends separate from us for whatever their reasons are and communication issues arise then yes it's painful as a loss.

My days go up n down with regards to dealing with recent events. Being falsely accused by anyone hurts let alone by people who are supposed to be family.  

But in everything the Scriptures say to give thanks. Even in the times we don't like to have lived through. In these moments we're not at all liking this part of it.  

Every good work of God in Christ Jesus comes at a price. It cost Jesus everything to give us what we've come to know in life. 

People are going to believe what they are...but we know that God knows the truth. We know from personal experience that God DOES cause all things to work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.  

We do know that standing in the truth of God's word isn't going to be easy at times...these are some of those times.

My Dear Reader...a life in Christ isn't all sunshine and rainbows. There's going to be painful times to go through because of growing in Christ. Because of what needs to leave our lives and be replaced with what is going to benefit us in Jesus. We aren't even able to handle all the good that will come from Jesus without all the difficulties that need to happen along the way.

While there's people out there intent on spewing their lies...my Savior knows the truth. He's promised never to leave me nor forsake me. That's found in the Word of God and I have lived that out in my life.

It's often a struggle to want to put in my 2 cents worth in defense of myself. But I know from experience that it wouldn't help. The Bible teaches us that we must be patient and wait upon the Lord's timing.  

Does God take drastic measures to reach people? Absolutely. The Bible has many stories of the great lengths that He went through to reach people. The greatest of all was what great lengths Jesus went through to become human and to die for all humanity when He did nothing wrong. 

A cursory look at humanity and its easily evident that God needs to use countless ways to reach stubborn people to reveal His love for them to them. History is replete with examples of the necessity of a life to be taken in order to open the eyes of people yet living to the truth of God's word...to show them that God loved them.

More than words on a page. I once heard that from a movie about music and of any literary work...the Bible is a symphonic masterpiece for the human race...the human heart from God to mankind. 

Pray without ceasing. 

Love God with our everything and love others as ourselves. 

He causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Including those times of being misunderstood and times of misery.  

My desire for sure is that the truth be made known. But I do not want to be in God's way for what He's going to do.  

I have read where it says that it's a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God in the Bible. I have seen this happening to people in my lifetime. 

I have read of the mercies of God. I have experienced these and have seen these in the lives of many people. 

The Bible indeed is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. Piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit.  

The Word of God has a way of getting directly to the heart of anyone's matter. 

If all the Bible is was just words on a page...why is it that even Satan is bound by its power? Satan himself has to obey every word written. He cannot break the power of God's word. 

My Dear Reader...regardless of life's circumstances...life's situations...count on the Word of God.   

We, I, often want a hand in fixing things that are better left for my/our Savior to deal with.  

While this time in our lives is painful...it was permitted by Jesus to happen.  

While the false accusations are out there...He knows what really happened. He will bring justice to victory.  

The love of God in Christ Jesus holds everything together.

Love covers a multitude of sins.

The more you read it the more that you are going to find that indeed the truths of God's word are more than words on a page...they are what will sustain you during YOUR difficult times as well. 

All NASB 1995 and NASB Scripture Excerpts used by permission. (C) Lockman Foundation.