Redeemer Church Mauritius
During his temptation, when his life was under pressure and he was hungry, Jesus made a profound statement about the value of God’s words. Later on in his ministry, he taught that we are like branches of a vine and unless we abide in him and allow his words to abide in us, we will never bear any fruit.
Jesus describes a life where the scriptures are our primary influence and where they affect the way that we live. The scriptures are liberating because they clean us, and they are empowering because the enable us to obey. It is through an understanding of the scriptures that we can pray according to God’s will.
It is true that our character is shaped by the people we spend most of our time with. Why not let it be Jesus' character and Jesus' words that have the greatest influence on who we are in 2021.
Matthew 4:4 NIV
John 15:7-8 NIV
1. God’s words clean us
The scriptures show us God’s love, forgiveness and grace.
2. God’s words remain in us
A reading plan can help gets God’s word into us and the Holy Spirit reminds us of what we have read when we need it.
3. God’s word produces fruit
Worldly voices produce anxiety, division and stress in our lives but God’s words bring peace, hope and love.
4. God’s word empowers our prayers
We might not understand every detail but when we pray for God’s will and his kingdom, things will work out according to his plan.
5. Our fruit brings glory to God
The more our lives reflect the influence of God’s word, the more glory he receives from those who see it.
Remember:
Man lives on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
