The
Seed of the Word
TODAY’S
SCRIPTURE
“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble
and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a
crop”
(Luke 8:15, NIV)
TODAY’S
WORD
Sometimes in the natural, we don’t see how God’s promises
are going to come to pass in our lives. It seems like there are so many
obstacles to overcome. But we have to see God’s Word like a seed. When it’s
planted in our hearts, and we water it by thinking the right thoughts and
expecting good things, that little seed begins to grow into something much,
much greater.
Jesus told a parable in Mark, chapter four. He said,
“God’s Word is like a tiny mustard seed. When it is sown, it is less than all
the other seeds, one of the smallest. But when it grows up, it becomes greater
than all.” Notice it goes from being less than all to being greater than all.
Are you in an overwhelming situation today, maybe in your
health, finances or relationships? Does God’s promise seem small compared to
what you’re facing?
Don’t sit back and think, “Man, it’s never going to get
any better. It’s never going to change.” Instead, sow the Word by speaking it
every single day. Water that seed by staying in faith because the seed of the
Word has supernatural power in it. It will grow and flourish, and you will see
God’s promises come to pass all the days of your life!
PRAYER
FOR TODAY
Father God, today I choose to sow the Word of God! Thank
You that it will not return void, but it will accomplish what it was sent forth
to do! Thank You for giving every good and perfect gift to Your children. I
bless Your holy name today and always. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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"Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know ... that not one of all the good promises God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.” (Joshua 23:14 NIV)
There are more than 7,000 promises in the Bible. God says you can take these and claim them; they are there for you. The word “promise” is a key theme in the life of Joshua. At the beginning of his life, God made a promise, and at the end of the book, Joshua comments on those promises.
Joshua 1:3 says, " Wherever you go, I’ll give you that land, as I promised Moses” (CEV). It is impossible for God to lie. If he says it, it will happen, and that settles it —whether you believe it or not! God told Joshua, “I know there are seven enemy countries in this land, and they're all bigger and stronger, but I promise you you're going to possess the Promised Land.”
At the end of the book, right before he dies of old age, Joshua says "Now I am about to go the way of all the earth [I'm going to die]. You know ... that not one of all the good promises God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed” (NIV).
That's what I call the bookends of a successful life!
What exactly does God promise to those who serve him? There are many promises, including these three from Joshua chapter 1. You can count on:
1. Strength. Whatever God calls you to do, he’s going to give you the power to do it.
2. Success. You were designed to succeed at what God made you to do.
3. Support. God's work done God's way will not lack God's support.
There are thousands of other promises in the Bible that you can claim. And there's only one way you're going to be able to claim them: Study God’s Word. Read it, memorize it, and meditate on it.
God said to Joshua, "Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in everything you do” (Joshua 1:8 NLT).
There is absolutely no correlation between your abilities and success. Your success is based on your commitment to the Word of God. When you are committed to obeying and meditating on the Bible, you will succeed at what God chose for you to do.
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