Psalm 33: Verses 4-9 (NIV-UK)
For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
The Lord loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of his unfailing love.
By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,
their starry host by the breath of his mouth.
He gathers the waters of the sea into jars;
he puts the deep into storehouses.
Let all the earth fear the Lord;
let all the people of the world revere him.
For he spoke, and it came to be;
he commanded, and it stood firm.
James Chapter 1: Verse 22 (NIV-UK)
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
We can trust what God says. Jesus Himself, the Apostle John tells us, is the Word of God. No matter what was going on in his life, King David knew, and tells us here, that God’s word was completely reliable. It’s also right, true and just. Words are powerful. They can encourage and they can also tear down. People can say the right things but not necessarily follow them through. God always will follow through and back up what He says.
Do we? Can people trust what I say? They say actions speak louder and words, but its important that they match. When we think of famous speeches like those of Winston Churchill for example, they are still quoted today and still inspire people. People flocked to hear what Jesus had to say and He often taught them for significant periods of time. What do we do with the words that we hear and read? That’s where the action part comes in. Because we can rely on the word of God, He wants us to put them into practice and not just listen to what He says. That’s what Jesus’ own brother James tells us to do.
Dear Lord,Thank You that Your word can be trusted. Help me to act on it, but also make sure that my words are also reliable. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen