The Word for Today

by Bob and Debby Gass

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‘The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.’ Hebrews 1:3 NIV

Are you so focused on your troubles that you’ve forgotten what God’s Word says: ‘Goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.’ (Psalm 23:6 KJV)? We know about Job’s troubles, but we tend to forget they were just for a short season in an otherwise very blessed life. The time Joseph spent in prison was eclipsed by the years of influence and privilege he enjoyed as the number-two man in Pharaoh’s palace. Are you having difficulty enjoying your blessings because you are afraid they won’t last? Maybe you’re so accustomed to trouble that you’re continually braced for it, like sitting in a comfortable recliner and not being able to relax. It’s time you stopped worrying and started believing God’s promises to you! He hasn’t brought you this far to abandon you. No, He has ‘appointed you to bring forth fruit that will last.’ Lasting joy and success—that’s God’s plan for you! The Bible says, ‘The Son is sustaining all things by His powerful word.’

God doesn’t speak something over your life, then let it fall apart. He said about His word: ‘It will accomplish all I want it to.’ (Isaiah 55:11 NLT) In Genesis, God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night.’ (Genesis 1:14 ESV) And guess what? That same sun shines today because of the word that brought it into being—and, God willing, it’ll shine again tomorrow. Now, if God will do that for an inanimate object like the sun, don’t you think He’ll take care of you too? Come on, believe that you’re called and chosen by God!

SoulFood: Jer 33:1–36:26, Mk 1:35–39, Ps 32, Prov 9:10–16

The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright 2024

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