God's Truth and the Blessing of Following It

God’s Truth and the Blessing of Following It

One of the great failures of modern church communication is how little faith in and understanding we have of the power of God's Word. The Bible is often viewed as an ancient book of ciphers, which "professional ministers" must work to make understandable through clever themes, sermon series, gimmicks and simplistic translations. The reality is that the Bible is understandable, factual, historical, readable, organized and, most of all, truthful. But those are just my adjectives--the Word itself has so many more.

We must know the Word in order to believe that it is complete and capable, in and of itself, of helping man to understand God's nature and plan, and giving him a more thorough understanding of the gospel and our responsibilities as Christ-followers. Often, I see churches flounder around with weak teaching because leaders simply won't wrap their minds and hearts up in the Word and then stand on it confidently.

Psalm 119 is known as the longest chapter in the Bible. But do you know what the Psalm is talking about? It is one of the most beautiful and passionate passages on the power, authority and rewards of God's Word. You might know a key verse, Psalm 119:105--"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." The picture of the Psalmist is one who is deeply devoted to God's Word--depending on it with desperation--trusting it, clinging to it, waiting on it, believing it, looking to it, keeping it, loving it, delighting in it. What a powerful reminder that the core of our beliefs and teaching is God's Word. I wonder if we would only believe more fully that the Bible is what we say it is--and that its words are true--how that would affect our churches and leadership.

Psalm 119:30

I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.

Consider now, these other verses and aspects of God's Word as you read the entirety of Psalm 119:

Those who walk in the way of God's Word:

§ Are blessed (Psalm 119:1)

§ Are blameless (Psalm 119:1, 119:80)

§ Do no unrightousness (Psalm 119:3)

§ Are not ashamed (Psalm 119:4, 119:46, 119:80, 119:116)

§ Give thanks (Psalm 119:7)

§ Are pure (Psalm 119:9)

§ Resist sin (Psalm 119:11, 119:101, 119:133)

§ Rejoice in the Word (Psalm 119:14, 119:162)

§ Are revived (Psalm 119:25)

§ Are strengthened (Psalm 119:28)

§ Walk at liberty (Psalm 119:45)

§ Lift up their hands to the Word (Psalm 119:47)

§ Are comforted (Psalm 119:52, 119:76)

§ Stand in awe of God's Word (Psalm 119:161)

§ Have great peace (Psalm 119:165)

§ Do not stumble (Psalm 119:165)

The Bible Presents many aspects of GOD'S TRUTH. After all Jesus is truth and His Word is God’s way of sharing His Heart with all of us. The most important Truth in all the Bible is how God presents Salvation to ALL; boy and girl, man and woman, young and old, rich and poor! Each one has to accept this FREE Gift of God... or reject it. His Gift is His Son, Jesus Christ. The most important truth in your life is that you know you are ready to meet the King of Kings. This involves that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, and obey His commands. He sacrificed His life for you. Is it too much to surrender your life to Him, in return?

John 14:6 (New International Version)

⁶Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Seek His Truth through His Word(The Bible) and obey, then blessing will surely follow. He is Faithful to all who seek Him with a pure Heart!