Day 4 – The Power of God’s Word
God can speak through anything, but the Bible is the litmus test for what His voice sounds like and what He has to say. Its words are the very life-breath of God, and as we turn to it daily, it will strengthen, encourage, and build our faith (2 Tim. 3:16-17). It can even bring deliverance and healing (Psalm 107:20).
When we partake of the Bible’s riches, we are drawn into the presence of Jesus, the Living Word (John 1:14). In the original Greek New Testament, the word describing Jesus here and the Bible’s entirety, is logos, meaning a communication, divine instruction, doctrine, a discourse, or speech. When seeking healing and wholeness for any aspect of our lives, we discover that His entire written Word is our rock to stand upon, where we find His promises and learn to navigate life in this fallen and broken world.
Yet, there is another Greek New Testament word that Jesus spoke when facing the devil in the wilderness:
But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’ - Luke 4:4
Rhema is the Greek word here, meaning to speak, a statement, or a word uttered by a living voice. A rhema word from God is a now word for a current or coming situation. It is a divine encouragement or weapon from God in our moment of need as Paul the apostle speaks of in the armor of God (Ephesians 6:17 - “Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.”)
The Lord’s encounter with the enemy reveals how to employ a Spirit-directed Bible passage to declare God’s dominion, truth, and power over a cancer diagnosis. Knowing God’s Word for ourselves and reading it expectantly to hear His voice for our lives can change everything for us.
It is a very subjective matter in discerning when God is giving you a direct rhema Scripture for your situation. Anyone can pull out a verse from the Bible and make it say what they want to for presumptuous purposes. Nevertheless, the rewards of having Him speak directly to us from His Word for our health, peace, and joy are available to each of us.
Tomorrow, we will dive a little deeper into this subject.
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The Bible is the most exciting book in the world! Take a moment to consider your relationship with it. If reading it is new to you, start with the Gospels that introduce to the Lord Jesus: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Further Bible References:
Luke 4:4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone.’
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
2 Timothy 3:14-17 14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
Psalm 107:20 He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door of death.
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