"I have given them your Word!!"

Jesus said in His prayer to our Father that He has given us the Words that God the Father had given to Him. All my strength and comfort is anchored in this promise. Beloved, this truth is what separates believers  from the world. That we believe His Words. I muse over how some people take portions of God's word and quote them as an authority in a situation that is completely void of the truth of God's Word. For example how often do we hear "the truth will set you free". Many say those words and have no enlightenment of the power of those words. The truth being spoken of in His word is not individual or personal, it's not specific to factual accounts or truly stated events.  He said, "if you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Our being free is completely connected to abiding (living, dwelling, walking) in His Words and being his disciples (meaning obeying Him). For His Word is truth!

However, I must take issue with some today, for too many believers do not know the Words of God. So what is it that they believe in? Unlike the world and false religions, we have God's thoughts, ways and plans written.  Therefore we run thus: not with uncertainty. This we fight: not as one who beats the air.  Meaning we know the purpose of our plight. It is to become the body of our Lord Jesus Christ in maturity and authority. Not authority over others, nor over things in which to indulge our flesh. But authority to take the Words of God above all else and walk in them. Not just the feel good uplifting scriptures like;  we are the head and not the tail, above and not beneath. But all the Words of God. Such as; love your enemies, bless those that curse you, do good to them that hate you  and pray for those that spitefully use you and persecute you.  To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also. From him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone that ask you give and do not turn away. And to him that takes away your goods do not ask them back. And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.  And when you pray, "forgive men their trespasses, so your heavenly Father will also forgive you." Just a side note, notice He said, when you pray, not if you pray.

 His Word says that we should walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the deeds of the flesh.  He tells us to put away lies and any filthy communication from out of our mouths. He tell us to pick up our cross and follow Him. Each of us have a different cross to bear, but the way is all the same.... For He is the way and He directs us by His Words.

If we fail to act upon God's Words given to us by Jesus, how will we every distinguish ourselves as the body of Christ Jesus? Will the world recognize Him from our various forms of praise and worship within our churches? Will the world take note of the power of our God through our prayer lines and powerful preaching one to another? No, the world will know Jesus whom we serve when we fully acknowledge that He has given us His Words through our obedience. Then as one mighty man we will stand in the earth as His body, displaying His kingdom (which is within us where He is King) for all the world to see Jesus is Lord!!!!