Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 2:13
Wed, 23 March 2022

God’s Word “Works in You” (1)

Observation:

What can you learn about the Word of God?

Deeper Reflection
WHEN WE RECEIVE THE WORD OF GOD THROUGH HEARING it being preached or taught, or in our reading of the Scriptures, something happens. The Word of God “is at work in you believers” (v.13). We relate with the Word of God in two interlinked positions: active and passive. Actively, we walk by God’s Word – through reading, hearing, understanding and applying it. Passively, the living Word of the living God works in our lives. But does God’s Word work in our lives only at the point when we receive it – like, as we used to say quite commonly, “God spoke to me”?Paul recalled for the Thessalonians the way they “received” and “accepted” God’s Word when he was with them (v.13). That was something that happened in the past. However, Paul pointed out to them that this very Word of God “is at work” (literally, “works” – in the present tense) in them. The Word of God continues to work in our lives beyond the point when we received it. We emphasise doing the Word of God, which is critically necessary (Matt 7:24-27). But how conscious are we of the Word of God’s doing in us? Our lives are changed when we apply the Word, it is not just because “we apply” the Word. This by itself can be rather anthropocentric. Our lives are changed because God applies His Word in our lives – God’s Word “works in you” – as we apply His Word. Ultimately, it is God who changes our lives through His Word as He empowers us to live by His Word.
Application:

How is the Word of God working in my life?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for The Generations: To know and see the powerful working of God’s Word in their lives
  • Pray for self

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Sun, 31 December 2023

Sunday Journal

Past Week’s Review
  • What was my high point and my low point for the week?
  • What gave me life and what drained me?
  • How was the Spirit of God at work?
Reflect

What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?

Respond

What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.

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