Daily Devotion | New Rocky Creek Baptist Church

Five Non-Negotiables – The Word of God

Posted on Aug 12, 2021 in Devotions |

Introduction: Obedience to the Word of God is our next non-negotiable. How important is that? Well, if obedience is neglected, then blessings will be withheld. On the other hand, God always blesses obedience! This devotion will take a look at this most important subject.

1. Doers of the Word are better than just hearers!

“22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” (James 1:22)

James is a practical book addressing troubles and trials and our response, the need for wisdom, the necessity of taking in the Word of God, Faith & Works, Taming the terrible tongue, submitting to God, and life in relation to the will of God.

2. The Word of God will keep you from sin or sin will keep you from the Word of God!

“9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. 11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” (Psa 119:9-11)

Memorization of Scripture is the heavenly process of transforming the mind. Much of irrational thinking and erratic behavior today even with CHRISTians could be resolved by a steady diet of TRUTH that transforms.

3. There are nuggets of wisdom deeply hidden in the treasures of the Word of God.

“16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” (Col 3:16)

The word “dwell” means be at home. Do we receive and embrace the Word of God or do we resent and reject the truth?

4. The Word of God is alive!

“2For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Heb 4:12)

The word “quick” means life. When mixed with Faith, it becomes unbreakable.

“…but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.” (Heb 4:2)

5. Jesus quoted the Holy Scriptures when tempted by the devil.

“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God….. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” (Matt 4:4f)

Conclusion: Obviously, there are numerous other passages that could have been included in this devotion. But the point is incorporating the Word of God into our lives daily is a non-negotiable.

How are you doing?

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese