What Was, What Is, What Is To Come

In the beginning was the Word, and te Word was with God and the Word was God. John 1;1

    The pre-conceived notions about the Bible are as numerous as the stars in the sky. I have been privileged to witness the power of the Word of God in my own life and in the lives of so many others. The more I read it, the more miraculous it becomes.  

     The Word has lifted many a desperate heart from the depths of grief, given the answer to a long-awaited question, turned a heart of stone into a heart of love. Impossible? Not with the Word of God. Over the next two weeks, we will seek the things that were, that are, and are yet to come.

     For those of you with an analytical mind, you want proof. The Bible has proved to be scientifically, archaeologically and historically true. It may also help to see a list of some of the prophecies written hundreds and even thousands of years before Jesus was born that were fulfilled in his life, death and resurrection, We will look into all of this and more.

     Let’s read a few Scriptures to whet our appetite for the discussions to come. I pray you will come away with a new and profound deepening of faith in our Savior, Jesus.

The grass withers and the flowers fail, but the Word of our God endures forever.  Isaiah 40:8

For the Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword; it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.  Hebrews 4;12

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16

The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.  Psalm 19:7-8

     We could read verse after verse about the Word of God, but these should get us started! The Word is perfect and trustworthy. It makes us wise and gives us a radiant glow. It cuts deep and penetrates into our hearts. The Word of God changes our attitudes and our thinking.

     The Word is God-breathed. It is HIS Word. His promises are true. His Word will last forever! We will finally understand it all, every jot and tittle of it one day in heaven. I am looking forward to meeting Peter and Paul, Moses and Jonah and hearing their tales first-hand. Forever…

Dear Lord,

We thank You for the Word. How blessed we are to live in these times where each and every one of us can hold a copy in our very own hands and read the unfolding story of Jesus Christ. Everything points to Him. Thank you for Your perfect Word. Pour into us Your truth.

Amen