Subject: [ETI Informal pdf 1AD.02.05.05] The Living Word
From: "James @ End Time Issues" <[email-masked]>
To: "Lists@ End Time Issues" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 13:23:42 +0200

Greetings

A further message which builds on the same message of the previous article.

Warm regards and blessings

James Robertson

Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 7:40 AM
Subject: The Living Word

The Living Word

The Word of God holds the answer to every problem we have ever
confronted - and every problem we may face in the future.  This is a
fundamental truth promised by God.  If we search for the answers and
prayerfully reflect on the truth of God's Word - if we indeed consider God's Word as absolute truth and apply it directly into our life - we will find the solutions to our specific problems have been available long before we were born.

Hebrews 4:12-13
"For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged
sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account."

Without changing in content or meaning, the Word of God adapts to every situation.  If we maintain the habit of reading and reflective study, we will find new insights in what appear to be the peeling back of  multiple layers of understanding.  But it is actually us who are being peeled back and laid bare by the ever present truths of His Word.

The passage: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your
own understanding," (Proverbs 3:5), will have a much different meaning
after we've followed God for several years.  Each time adversity strikes, we will find a deeper calling in the phrase "with all your heart."  And though we walk with God for all the rest of our days, we may never fully appreciate the words; "God demonstrated His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us," (Romans 5:8).

We do not "dig deeper" into the Word - the Word digs deeper into us!
Scriptural truths are not revealed until our hunger is so great that we
are willing to place our life on the table and allow the sword of truth
to cut deep inside.  Do we really desire to know God, His Word, and His
Spirit?  Do we really want to understand the depth of God's love and the
implications of His justice?  Then be advised: even necessary and beneficial surgery can be painful.  When our chest is opened, the condition of our heart is revealed; and that which is dark and displeasing must be cut away and burned.

But fortunately, our Heavenly Father is a skilled surgeon who can make
our heart as new - a "clean heart" prepared to yield to the guidance of
the Holy Spirit.  The solution to our most complex problems is always
found in His presence; and He has given His Word to show us how to draw near.  Our lives are in need of some divine surgery today!  Let's allow our heart to be cut by the truth - to be exposed and purified by the
Living Word.

Have a Great Day!

Jenny