Jesus knew the Word, but more than that, He was the Word, the Word made flesh. In biblical times God used the prophets to speak for Him; but when He speaks to us, He uses His Word, His Son. Who is King of all things; Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory and grace, and through Him, we live. But, to live through Him; we must know Him, and we accomplish that by studying His Word. Studying the Word is necessary for our instructions, and the Word is the basis of our goodness. It is through the Word that our character becomes Christ-like; then the Holy Spirit compels us to obey the Word, which gives us the same authority as Christ. It’s through the Word and our faith in the Word that we receive eternal life. So we must study daily to gain what the Word has to offer us.
Lord, we thank You for adopting us into Your Holy family; and giving us the same authority as Your Son. Father, we thank You for the wisdom of the Word; and the knowledge of how to implement the Word in our lives. Lord, we thank You for inward change through the Word; and not just religious fanatics, but changed people. Lord, forgive us for not spending time with You as we should; and the fact that no matter what You still love us. Father, please give us forbearance; and help us become the people You designed us to be so that we may sit at Your feet. Lord, help us make every effort to add to our faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly and sisterly kindness; and to kindness love. Father, help us maintain justice and do what is right for all people; because our salvation is close at hand, so please keep us from evil. In Jesus name Amen
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