Word Power

For years now, I have used the NLT Study Bible to dig into my study time.  This morning, I found the following little gem that can not NOT be shared:

"Being holy refers to purity gained by separation from the world and living a life so aligned with God that it reflects his passions.  Disciples are set apart by God, equipped by the Spirit and readied by God's Word to enter the world without being victimized by its darkness."  (NLT Study Bible; p. 1806; John 17:16-18)

 After talking with his closest companions, Jesus then spends significant time talking with His Father before he accomplishes the role he was sent to fulfill.  Jesus asks God to make those who believe in him and in the One that sent him to make them holy by truth.  He asked God to teach them His word, which is truth.  And then, because I think repitition brings home points, Jesus said that he gave himself as a holy sacrifice for his followers so they can be make holy by God's truth.

All this kinda sounds like abiding, remaining, living by the truth, taking God at his word, believing in the power we have through the Holy Spirit ... all the stuff the last 3 posts have led us to:  God's Word is Truth.

Words - true and holy - supernaturally transform our lives from average to holy.  If God spoke it, allowed it to be written down, I'm thinking he desires for us to use it.  Use it as we would a weapon and not relying on our intelligence, church attendance, clean image, political affiliation, good deeds, sobriety, rule following, or anything else that may climb up on shaky alters and exalt themselves as worthy.

It's time to trust God and take Him at his Word.

Fighting with words,
Christina