Take Him at His Word

Greetings,

When I was in college I had an English Lit professor, who was HARD CORE.  For every misspelled word or wrong word usage, it was an automatic letter grade off.  My only B all semester long was when I spelled doesn’t d-o-s-e-n-‘t.  OUCH!  Since then, computers and spell check have made my life easier.  But I am still prone to errors now and again.  Take for example last Tuesday’s DEVO.  I, as lovingly pointed out by one of you precious DEVO readers, said “God’s failing love,” instead of “God’s unfailing love.”  The horror! I definitely deserve a lower grade for that one.  Thank God He does not make grammatical errors, and as such we can take Him at His word.

Deuteronomy 4:2 “You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor shall you take anything from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God…” (Modern English Version).

God is clear. His word is perfect and reliable, and we better not go around adding our own thoughts or interpreting it to suit us.  If God says His forgiveness is ours unconditionally, then we better not go around saying we have to get our lives in order before we come to Him.  If He says He will provide for all our needs, we better not go around saying God only takes care of us some of the time.  If God says honor your mother and father, we better not go around saying we will but only if they are worthy. 

We can take God at His word, and the best way to know His word is by reading it for ourselves and praying it over ourselves.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Thank You for Your powerful and mighty word.  We need the stability and truth that Your immutable commandments provide.  Help us to treasure Your word because Proverbs 2 promises us that when we accept Your word, “knowledge will bring joy to our souls, wise choices will watch over us, and understanding will keep us safe.” We believe it and receive it! In Jesus’ name, AMEN.