Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. {Romans 10:17}
As we walk in the light of God's word, our faith becomes stronger and stronger. It's not sufficient to know the word, but to live the word. The word is our daily bread; the bread is life.
The Holy Spirit uses the word to transform our way of thinking, to give us insight into the attributes of God. We also learn what is pleasing to Him and what is not.
"... He who received seed upon the good ground is he who hears the word of God and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces; some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." - Matthew 13:23
The word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our pathway. The word hidden in our hearts keeps us from sinning, from grieving the Holy Spirit by whom we are sealed.
Therefore, let us draw near to God, and let His word take root in our hearts, and bring forth much fruit.
Today's Scripture Meditation:
Mark 4:1-20
