Word of God

Psalm 12:6,"The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times." (KJV) As a Gospel Preacher I am well aware of the power of the Word of God; I see the authority of the Word revealed many times in the Bible. But this morning the Lord reminds me that what He is speaking is true and pure. This week the Lord has reinforced my thinking about the provision that He has made for us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Hebrews 6:18 teaches us that it is impossible for God to lie; He is absolutely Truth and He is truthful. These questions comes before us as we encounter the Word of God; what am I doing with what I hear? Do I refuse and refute the Word of God through my failure to respond? Do I overlook the impact that the Word of God can have on my life because I have become familiar with what I read or hear? Do I think that I have enough knowledge of the Lord that I no longer need to sense the influence of the "pure words" of God? Do I allow the Word of God to shape and mold me into the image and likeness of Christ? Do I allow the Word of God to align me with godly principles that will cause me to be a different person in all areas of my life? These questions and many others are flooding my mind as I am sharing these thoughts and concerns with you. Once more we must regain a serious approach to hearing the Word of God being read, being taught and being shared in the presentation of a sermon. I know that I can sense the seriousness of standing before a congregation and sharing what God has placed in my heart. We must "handle" the Word of God with care, with respect, and with confidence in the Author who stands behind what has been written. As you read and hear the Word of God allow it to sink deep into your heart so that it will accomplish God's intended purpose for your life.