Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.  ~Psalm 119:105

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.  ~John 1:1-5

One result of God's Word is that it will divide humanity. It will forever separate the believer from the non-believer and it separates those who are wise in their own eyes from those who humbly seek God. The Holy Bible divides and separates family and friends. God's Word separates those who love and trust Him from those who love and trust someone or something else. The Living Word of God says so.

“Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’; and ‘a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.’ He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.”  ~Matthew 10:34-37

God knows and understands the very thoughts and intentions of our hearts, after all He created us. He knows all of us are corrupt and we will lie to Him, to each other, and even to ourselves. So then, where can we find truth? Our Father in heaven has provided a way for us to know the truth through His written Word. His Word provides for us a standard by which we can judge all things. The Scriptures provide the only light whereby we can find our way through this life to fellowship with God in the next. If we begin to question the validity, or fairness of God's Word, we are at once on dangerous ground. We find ourselves contemplating the very thing that Satan used on Eve when he convinced her to disobey God and eat the forbidden fruit. The serpent planted the seed that maybe, just maybe, what God said isn't so.

Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?”  ~Genesis 3:1

It is our pride which causes us to question God. When we begin to think that maybe God was unable to give us something completely trustworthy by which we could govern our lives and learn of His great salvation, we are reducing Him down to our level, or exalting ourselves to His. These words may sound harsh, but we must remember our place in our relationship to God. It is not a relationship of equals, but a relationship between the Creator and His creation. Our salvation comes by God's grace through faith, and faith is casting all doubt aside and completely trusting and relying on God alone. If you truly want to know the truth then cast aside all preconceived notions or things taught by the world and seek God, trust Him for He promises to teach, guide, and save to the uttermost.

But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.  ~Deuteronomy 4:29

 My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on Your statutes.  ~Psalm 119:48

For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.  ~1 John 5:3

Our love for God and His place in our lives can be measured by our attitude toward His Word. If all we can get out of reading the Bible is a list of burdensome commandments, then we must question our relationship with Him. If we truly love God, then we do not see a list of do's and don'ts within the pages of the Bible, but instead we find words of life and instruction unto righteousness.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness  ~2 Timothy 3:16

The entirety of Scripture is inspired by God, every page, every sentence, every word. It is perfect instruction from a Holy God to a people lost and enslaved by sin. God, in His infinite wisdom, has given us a source of truth that will never change, but one that has power to change our hearts! His Word is like fresh clear water that cleanses us and revives our soul. Can you imagine trying to cross the desert without water? To take it one step further, to bring the water with you but only take a sip from it once or even ignore it altogether. The Word of God is an infinite source of life giving water and that is where we should find ourselves planted…

He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.  ~ Psalm 1:3

The lack of, or abundance of God's Word in our lives has a direct impact on our spiritual life and well-being. When we are Born Again, there should be a desire, a thirst for all that God has to say. The Bible provides that spiritual water so that we might drink daily, even moment by moment. Some of us however, have become spiritual camels, and only come to the water one day a week and go thirsty the other six. I pray that God plants within you a greater desire for His Word and that you would search the Scriptures diligently to see if these things that I say are so. When once you begin to take in God's Word don't forget what is supposed to happen next…

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.  ~James 1:22

I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself.  ~Psalm 119:52

Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.  ~Acts 10:34

The Apostle Peter learned that the promises of God came not only to the Jew, but to the Gentile as well. God does not save one based upon nationality, rank, financial status, or intelligence level. The promises of God are for those who fear and obey Him. Salvation from death and eternal life are for those who have repented and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior. God is still dealing with people the same way. I think of the harlot Rahab who was saved from destruction because she feared and trusted God…

By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.  ~Hebrews 11:31

There is indeed a great deal of comfort to be found in the Holy Scriptures, but if we are to find security and understanding in the judgments of God, we must read the Bible! God calls all of us to hear what He has to say concerning this life and the next. God's Word is not for a select few individuals leaving the rest of us waiting for crumbs. We are all invited; the Word of God is food for our souls…

Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts.  ~Jeremiah 15:16