His Word

A wise mentor of mine, (Elisabeth Elliot), once wrote,"Here is the pattern for all who would do God's work with souls: faithful giving of the Word, a heart true and pure in seeking God's glory, gentleness, self-giving, and plain hard work."

"Paul's love for the new Christians at Thessalonica was like that. It was no sentimental feeling. He writes of having brought them the Word:
In the power of the Holy Spirit, and with strong conviction.(1 Thes 1:5)

Frankly and fearlessly, by the help of our God. A hard struggle it was. (1 Thes 2:2)

We do not curry favor with men. Our words have never beenflattering words...or a cloak for greed. (1 Thes 2:4,5)

We have never sought honor from men, from you or anyone else....We were as gentle with you as a nurse caring fondly for her children. (1 Thes 2:6,7)"

I fear that there has been a "watering down" of the Word in the Church now a days. So I ask myself: Where are the Pauls? Where are the leaders that are faithful givers of the Word, that have a true and pure heart to seek God's glory and honor. Where are the people that will go to the ends of the earth for the sake of Christ and His elect? Where are the radical Christians that are self-giving/selfless and loving and meek and hard workers for the kingdom of God? Where are the men that read the Bible and take Him at His Word? Where are the women that read the Scriptures and know where their position in the Church is and are not offended by it ('em faminist). Where are the people that are constantly killing sin, denying themselves, taking up their crosses daily and following Christ and walking in His ways?

Church, Christ means what He says, and says what He means.

"And He said to all, "If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake wil save it." -Luke 9:23-24.

"This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." – John 15:12.

"And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." -Matthew 28:18-20.


Jesus says what He means, and means what He says.

He is no liar, He is no deceiver, He is no promise breaker. His Word is true. His Word is more than enough.

For His Word is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. Nothing compares to it. Its all we need, it should be all we have, and I hope its all preach.


Behold, He is with us. He is always with us. Even to the end of the age.