Romans 10:17
“So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about CHRIST.”
Deuteronomy 8:3
“So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.”
Matthew 4:4
JESUS answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of GOD.’”
Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of CHRIST dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to GOD.”
In other words, throw open the doors, roll out the red carpet and give the Word of GOD a grand reception. If we will let the Word dwell inside of us in this way, it will produce an amazing amount of spiritual wealth in your life and mine. When GOD’s people are full of the Word of GOD, their entire being is affected. Their hearts are full of joy; their minds are flooded with wisdom and understanding; and their mouths are singing songs to the LORD. This describes people who have "struck it rich spiritually." It is a fact that when the word of GOD comes to feel at home in you, dwelling lavishly inside your heart, it enriches you with everything you and I need for life and godliness. The Word comes to us with authority and power! We become so filled with the riches of GOD that we’ll find ourselves encouraging other people in their faith. Amen.
Prayer…
ABBA FATHER, I come to You today with a heart full of faith and a desire to grow even stronger in my belief in You.
I claim the promise that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of GOD. I ask that You open my ears to hear Your Word and that You speak to me through it. Help me to know and understand Your truth and to apply it to my life. I pray that my faith will continue to grow and that I will become a shining example of your love and grace. Thank You for Your promise and for Your constant presence in my life. In JESUS’ Sovereign Name, I pray. Amen.