Attend To His Words
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto
my sayings (Proverbs 4:20).
The world today is experiencing tougher times
and greater challenges as the end of all things
draws nearer (1 Peter 4:7). The economies of many
nations are either in recession or at the brink of it.
Businesses are collapsing, and life is more difficult
today for many than it used to be. However, as one
who’s born again, your focus must be on the Lord and
His eternal Word. Refuse to be anxious about anything
(Philippians 4:6). You must always remember that
though you’re in the world, you’re not of the world;
you’re from another kingdom?God’s Kingdom.
The Lord Jesus already said, “…In the world ye
shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have
overcome the world” (John 16:33). The problems
in the world aren’t set against you. When you face
trials and tribulations, do so with the mindset of a
victor?the mindset of one who knows he already has
the advantage; and the Word of God is that advantage.
The Word of God has the ability to take you through
any situation unscathed.
What God requires of you is that you give yourself
completely to the Word. Be confident in the integrity
of God’s Word. Isaiah 43:2 says, “When thou passest
through the waters, I will be with thee; and through
the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou
walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned;
neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” Have this
consciousness.
In the midst of the trouble, affirm like David, “The
Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want; He makes me
lie down in green pastures” (Psalm 23:1-2). Declare
like Paul, “I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Exclaim like John,
“Greater is He that’s in me than he that’s in the world”
(1 John 4:4).
Refuse to allow circumstances to condition or
constrain you to speak lack, defeat, weakness, or fear.
Affirm with gusto, “I’ll never be a failure; I’ll never be
broke; I’m born to reign and rule in life!” You’re not
being boastful or being braggadocious when you
talk that way, you’re simply vocalizing your faith and
confidence in the Word. You’re affirming the reality
about you on the basis of God’s Word. Make the Word
of God your focus and you’ll always be a success.
Prayer
Dear Father, I live in, by, and through your Word. Your Word
is my daily focus, and it pilots and lifts me always above the
confusion, failure, troubles, and depravity that works in this world.
The life of Christ in me has made me a champion, causing me to
prevail over circumstances, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
Further study:
Acts 20:32; 1 Timothy 4:15; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 5:1-16
Deuteronomy 25-27
2-YEAR BIBLEREADING PLAN
Romans 2:12-20
Psalm 91