POWER OF GOD’S WORD FOR IMPACT (6)

“IS NOT MY WORD like a FIRE?” says the Lord, “And like a HAMMER that breaks the rock in pieces?” – Jeremiah 23:29

There are also practical dimensions to the POWER of GOD’S WORD for IMPACT: “IS NOT MY WORD like a FIRE?” says the Lord, “And like a HAMMER that breaks the rock in pieces?” (Jer.23:29). The Power of God’s Word is not theoretical. It’s not a trivial stuff to be trifled with. The Word of God is more real and impactful than the visible, consuming effects of Fire, and the tangible effects of a hammer. The Lord was responding through Jeremiah, the prophet, to false prophets who thought they could fake or misuse His Word for corrupt and selfish motives. Only the True Word of God carries incontrovertible Power!

We have examined the revelational, transformative, and creative perspectives of the impactful Power of God’s Word. These capture the ability of the Word to reveal truths, change lives, and create new visions and realities. The Word of God reveals His Attributes, Character, Nature, Will, and Plan for humanity. It helps Believers understand spiritual truths and principles and imparts knowledge and wisdom that apply to various life situations. God’s Word changes hearts and minds, reshaping individuals from inside out, and fostering a more Christlike character. In creative terms, the Word of God brings things into existence. It builds, frames, fashions, fabricates, and continues to uphold the Divine Desires in the Heart of Almighty God!

The practical dimension of the Power of God’s Word highlights its capacity to provide hands-on guidance for everyday living. His Word also offers wisdom principles that can be applied to daily decisions and circumstances, comfort, encouragement, solace, and strength during difficult times. When the Word is highly cherished and carefully observed, it inspires action by motivating us to live in accordance with its teachings, directions, and instructions, impacting various aspects of life: our thoughts, choices, decisions, and actions. God’s Word reveals His plans, equips, and empowers us to successfully fulfill them.

The Word of God is useful is every practical sense, providing comfort, encouragement, guidance, instruction, and even healing. The psalmist described the Word as “a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psa.119:105). God’s word offers comfort and peace as we are reminded of His promises and our Identity in Christ. The Word guides Believers through life’s journey, burning barriers and demolishing obstacles along the way, like fire and a hammer.

The Word provides direction, correction, and training, in discerning what is right and pleasing to God. It is also a source of healing and health, both physical and spiritual: “He sent HIS WORD and HEALED them, and delivered them from their destructions” (Psa.107:20). Ultimately, God’s Power is practical because it’s a living, active force at work in and through us.