Day 4. God-breathed Word

Day 4 — God-Breathed Word

Writer: Ange // Divergent

Scripture:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 1 Tim 3:16 – 17

Theme: The Word of God forms us and sends us.

Prayer Focus: Open our hearts to be shaped by God’s Word and led by His Spirit.

Reflection:

At the beginning, all it took was a word and the world was formed. Light separated from darkness. Space, between the waters, heavens and earth. With his voice, seeds sprouted, plants took root, fish filled the seas and every living creature came into being.

The very breath of God breathed into man and gave him life.

It is this breath that continues to speak, shape and move us as we follow the path of righteousness.

2 Timothy 3:16,17 says “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

If we allow it, scripture transforms us and prepares us for every task the Lord requires of us. It is the very breath we need, moulding and shaping our being into his likeness and propelling us into a lost and muddled world where we become the bringers of peace and truth. As it forms us we shape our world.

The echo of scripture resounds through our hands and feet as we lovingly serve others, faithfully teach and train disciples and graciously rebuke deception.

His word is the reminder to our world of a forgotten hope.

As we read and share his word today may the Holy Spirit breath on us, not just for our sake but so that we may be co-builders, building others into the kingdom and shaping lives into the image of our heavenly Father.

Prayer: Lord God, thank You for Your living and God-breathed Word. Let it shape our hearts, renew our minds, and guide our steps today. Breathe Your Spirit on us again, that we may carry Your truth and hope into the world around us. Amen

Personal Reflection:

1.     Where have I allowed, or resisted God’s Word shaping my thinking, character, or actions?

2.     How can I create intentional space in this season to let Scripture breathe life into me daily?

3.     In what ways is God inviting me to carry His Word into a world that needs hope, peace, and truth?