LAST WEEK IN THIS SPOT we looked at God’s revelation of Himself through His creation. As wonderful and powerful as His creation is, it is only able to give us a limited amount of information about who God is and how God responds to His creation. We needed another source of information and God in His grace and love provided that in and through His Word spoken through men moved by the Holy Spirit.
We are blessed to have His Word written down for us in that book we reverently refer to as the Bible. A book amazing not only in its recorded history, but also in its staying power throughout history. No other book has been so attacked and sought to be destroyed than the holy Word of God, and yet has remained whole and true. No other book has proven itself over thousands of years, through countless generations and has so faithfully expressed the truth of God across cultures, languages and governments the world over. It is truly a book like no other.
It is on its pages that we read of the God who is Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer and Friend. Through its honest accounts we encounter those who have failed, turned their back on their Creator, rebelled and returned to find a God whose mercies are new every morning. Through the words written by everyday people we discover the sovereign, eternal truth of the Almighty King of kings and Lord of lords. Between the covers of this Book of books, we find not only the truth of the lives that were lived, but also the truth that helps us live our lives.
It is truly a Book like no other, for as it states of itself, “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12) Why not let it do its work in you today?