Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, .....
I heard Barry Bennett say this past week that the word of God is as alive right now as when it left the mouth of God.
God's word is always a 'now' word just like salvation is always 'today' as well. God is very much in the present and if we need a 'now' word and a 'now' salvation then He is here to give them to us, right now.
God wants us to have a sense of expectancy because that's the environment for His word to take root and go to work in us and for us, and for healing to begin, as well as everything else He has for us.
There has to be a sense of expectancy of good because God is a good, good God! Are you expecting good things from God or have you been feeling like only bad things are on the horizon? If so can I encourage us all today whether we are hearing the anointed word preached, or reading our bibles on our own, to have just such a sense of expectancy for God's word to come alive in us and powerfully impact us in some way.
If you've had some negative experiences lately start declaring that you are expecting God's goodness and mercy to chase you down all the days of your life, that God has good plans to bless you and not harm you in your future. Remember that He has promised to turn all things round for your good because you love the Lord and are one of the called for His purpose. Those are all truths from the 'alive' Word of God.
Remind yourself that you are a child of God, made in His image, that His Spirit is leading you and helping you and that Jesus Himself is interceding for you 24/7 before our Father God.
Having a sense of expectancy of good actually draws it towards you because you're exercising faith in God's promises and word and God says He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Last year during co-vid I made a sign which I pinned to the inside of the front door which said something like this, 'I'm expecting good things to happen to me today. I'm blessed going out and I'm blessed coming in. Thank You Jesus.'
That may make you smile, but you'll be surprised how it lifts your spirits, so why not try it too for this coming week?😊
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