The Word is LIFE!

 Scripture:

“These instructions are not empty words—they are your life! By obeying them you will enjoy a long life in the land you will occupy when you cross the Jordan River.”” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭32‬:‭47‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

As the book of Deuteronomy is coming to a close and they are preparing to enter the Promised Land, God laid out His plans for blessing and curses if the people followed His commands or not. In this passage, the Lord says that the instructions He had given them were not empty words, but they are your life! He went on to say that if they obeyed the word, they would enjoy long life and occupy the land of promise. The Word of God is more than words on a page, it is life!

Application:

Life comes from knowing and obeying God’s word. His word must become life to us. Jesus said, “Man cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. God’s words are life and truth. We need to honor God’s word at all times. We should show respect and reverence for the word of the Lord. We must treat God’s word with respect because it is life to us. Life isn’t in the abundance of things, but is knowing God and walking in His word.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, You are awesome! Let me fall in love with Your words again. Show me truths in Your word. Speak to me through Your word. It is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Your words are LIFE! Help me to treat them like they are. Help me to walk in obedience to Your words again and to fulfill Your will for my life every day.

I Am Yours,

Jeff