https://odb.org/MY/2022/11/02/grasping-gods-word
One of the fundamental things we learn as a believer in Christ is to read the Word of God, the Bible. There are direct teachings there as in the Old Testament law, the actual teachings of Christ in the Gospel as well as instructions and exhortations of Paul and the other Apostles contained in the various letters to the church and also the revelation of the future given to John. And yet intertwined between the lines are also stories of the LORD interacting with His people in the Old Testament and New including Christ walking on earth as a full fledged human being. As we read, we also glean spiritual principles and learn about the person of God Himself. As we read and pray, guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit in us, we also communicate with God. We hear Him speaking to us through the pages of the Bible, we see Jesus coming alive before our eyes as we read and we see the Apostles and the great men of God living for God as we continue to read. Truths are manifested. Hidden mysteries of the Word are revealed to us. There is thus both the logos and the rhema, the historical context and the present reality of Christ in our midst. The written as well as the spoken Word.
Thus having a line between the rings of the barn and house doors as a means not to get lost in the blinding snow is an excellent illustration of what the Word can do for us in our lives. The line of sight to the Word and God Himself will make sure we don’t get lost living life as life throws us blinding snow, sand storms, hurricanes that destroy and disrupt. But if we have the Word of God in us we remain steadfast in our faith and trust in God.
That is why Paul also taught us in Ephesians 6 to put on the whole armour of God as we march on to take back physical territories and those in our lives from the evil one. Put on the belt of truth to protect against the lies and deception of the devil. The breastplate of righteousness to protect against the taunts and accusations of the devil. The shoes of peace to protect against the confusion and division sowed by the devil. The shield of faith to protect against discouragement and fear. The helmet of salvation to protect against doubt and unbelief with the assurance of salvation. And finally take on the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God, which Paul uses the word rhema here, to penetrate strongholds in our lives and other places as it is sharper than a two edged sword.
Take time each day, no matter how busy or stressed we are, to read the Word. It is indeed the lamp of God to guide our paths and our life line to the everlasting peace that only God can give. 10 mins or more, read and reflect, pray and let the Almighty God, our Father in heaven and His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit to speak to us in our hearts of hearts.
Ronnie's Thoughts 