the word for all time
“He sends forth His command to the earth; swiftly runs His word!” —Psalm 147:15
“The word of the Lord endures forever” (1 Pt 1:24). “Permanence is Your word’s chief trait” (Ps 119:160). Jesus testified that God’s “words will not pass away” (Lk 16:17; Mt 5:18).
God has given wise and intelligent laws, glorious statutes, ordinances, and words. We are to teach them to our children (Dt 4:5-9). He sends His Word to the earth, and “swiftly runs His word” (Ps 147:15). Jesus came to fulfill God’s Word (Mt 5:17). “This is the time of fulfillment” (Mk 1:15). “He has proclaimed His word to Jacob” (Israel) and we all receive the blessings of that proclamation (see Ps 147:19).
God asks: Why spend your life on what will not last, on what will pass away, on what will not bring fulfillment? (see Is 55:2) The Word of God fulfills its purpose (Is 55:10-11). Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God (Mt 4:4; Dt 8:3).
So, invest your life in the Word of God. That’s an investment which never fails to bring its return (Is 55:10-11).
Prayer: Father, give me the grace to build my life upon the rock-solid foundation of Your Word (Mt 7:24).
Promise: “Whoever fulfills and teaches these commands shall be great in the kingdom of God.” —Mt 5:19
Praise: At a healing service, Jesus healed Linda, who was weeks away from dying. She came to the service in a wheelchair and left the service walking.
Reference: (This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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