(The Word Causes You To “Do”)
TO THE BIBLE: Philippians 2:13 NASB
“…It is God who is at work in you, both to desire and to work for His good pleasure.”
LET’S TALK
God’s Word isn’t referring to just some words on the pages of the Bible; it’s a dynamic force that propels you forward.
It’s a propelling force; it gives you spiritual motivation and also empowers you to take action.
The Word can effectively work in you until it energises and creates in you the power and desire to actualize your dream.
Success comes from “doing,” that is, acting on the Word, not from seeing it alone.
There’re many with great ideas from God’s Word that never came to light because they never took action. If only they’d meditate on the Word!
That’s why Joshua 1:8 AMPC says, “This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.”
Notice it didn’t say, “…You shall meditate on it day and night and also observe to do…,” nor did it say, “Meditate on it and do it.” No!
Rather, it says if you’d truly meditate on the Word, you cannot but do it! “Doing” is a result or implication of you meditating on the Word.
Colossians 3:16 says to let the Word of God dwell in you richly; have it in your spirit in abundance because of what it does in you.
Go Deeper
James 1:22–25; 1 Timothy 4:15; Colossians 3:16
Pray:
Dear Father, I thank you for granting me insight into spiritual mysteries and secrets and implanting in me the passion to do your will. I’m propelled by your Word, stirred, and motivated to act and walk on the path of success and greatness in fulfilling my destiny in Christ. Hallelujah!
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Acts 10:1-23, Ezra 4-6
TWO YEAR
Luke 3:1-11, Deuteronomy 20
Act:
Meditate on the scriptures that address your specific situation till you’re propelled into taking Word-inspired actions.