January 10, 2019
1 Corinthians 1:18-31 The Message (MSG)
How important is the work of the Spirit through preaching and teaching to the lives of Christians? According to the Apostle Paul it is the way to salvation; God uses anointed preaching to get people’s attention, so they will turn toward God and away from sin, self-destructive attitudes, and unrighteous behaviors. The Word is powerful to bring change, because it draws us into the presence of God; the Word equals God reality. Essentially, the anointed Word humbles us so we can recognize the love, might, and holiness of Almighty God and invite him to work in our lives.
I have no problem recognizing the power of the Word to bring transformation to human life, because the Word has and continues to change me. The Word transforms my thinking to align with God’s love and heart; I need God’s wisdom in order to identify and resist the work of evil. The Word quickens me to know good and wise decisions from poor ones; I am protected by the Word. The Word lifts my sometimes weary heart with joy and assures me of security and a future in God’s glorious plan; the Word brings my life vision and hope. Jesus is the Living Word and he is the greatest miracle humanity has ever experienced. So, if you need to experience some transforming things in your life (change), the Word is where you should start. I assure you it isn’t foolishness; it’s the love of God in action to redeem the world.