It is called many things: The Truth, The Law, Scripture, The Word. The bible is God’s letter to humanity, and It is supernatural in its origin. It is a collection of 66 books written by forty different people over sixteen hundred years. Even so, the bible has uniformity and consistency. The books work together and flow. One book does not contradict another, but all communicate the same theme and story. Archaeological artifacts have validated and upheld the bible many times over. Other ancient writings do not stand up to that same standard. Scholars studying Shakespeare’s works observed voids and omissions that had to be filled to make a cohesive story.

The word of God is significant. It is not enough to read it, to memorize it, or to quote it. We have to get the word down in our souls so that it is a part of us. We must study it and strive to incorporate it into our life. The word has restorative and protective power. It can heal the hurts and wounds in our lives and sets us on the right path.

The word is active. The bible tells us that there is healing in the word. That there is freedom in the word. The word is a light to our path, and it produces faith in our life. It makes us wise, and it convicts us of what is right. It is a truth that we can carry anywhere, and it can be trusted. There is nothing more powerful than the Word of God

It is called many things: The Truth, The Law, Scripture, The Word. The bible is God’s letter to humanity, and It is supernatural in its origin. It is a collection of 66 books written by forty different people over sixteen hundred years. Even so, the bible has uniformity and consistency. The books work together and flow. One book does not contradict another, but all communicate the same theme and story. Archaeological artifacts have validated and upheld the bible many times over. Other ancient writings do not stand up to that same standard. Scholars studying Shakespeare’s works observed voids and omissions that had to be filled to make a cohesive story.

The word of God is significant. It is not enough to read it, to memorize it, or to quote it. We have to get the word down in our souls so that it is a part of us. We must study it and strive to incorporate it into our life. The word has restorative and protective power. It can heal the hurts and wounds in our lives and sets us on the right path.

The word is active. The bible tells us that there is healing in the word. That there is freedom in the word. The word is a light to our path, and it produces faith in our life. It makes us wise, and it convicts us of what is right. It is a truth that we can carry anywhere, and it can be trusted. There is nothing more powerful than the Word of God

Many struggle with the mysteries and unknowns in life. The gloomy places that life can take us, and the shadows that sometimes come across our path, often trouble us. The darkness and the inability to see a clear way in front of us cause anxiety and worry. The Psalmist in our text today describes just such a fear and worry. Most scholars believe that Psalms 42 and 43 were written about King Hezekiah. In our text, we see a man struggling with the forces that opposed him with his relationship with God. He worries that God has cast him aside. He is overwhelmed by the darkness he faced and is desperately reaching out to God for comfort. It is in that atmosphere, Hezekiah realized that he needed something that would alter his outlook. He needed an outside force that would shift the situation in the right direction. He needed something powerful enough to change the whole tone of his life. If we are going to make headway in the darkness we travel through, we need to find a force that will change our perspective and attitudes. Hezekiah realized that the only way to get what he needed was light to illuminate his path. He asks God to send out His light. Light is the only thing that can drive out the darkness in life and the uncertainty and fear that it brings. The text begins with Hezekiah questioning where God was, but he began to question his doubts after receiving God’s light. Light eliminates the breeding ground of fear. Doubt can only grow when there is darkness and uncertainty. When we receive the light of His presence and His Word, we can see our path. Our life’s change factor is not more money, a bigger house, or a better job. The change factor in life is the light of God.

Many struggle with the mysteries and unknowns in life. The gloomy places that life can take us, and the shadows that sometimes come across our path, often trouble us. The darkness and the inability to see a clear way in front of us cause anxiety and worry. The Psalmist in our text today describes just such a fear and worry. Most scholars believe that Psalms 42 and 43 were written about King Hezekiah. In our text, we see a man struggling with the forces that opposed him with his relationship with God. He worries that God has cast him aside. He is overwhelmed by the darkness he faced and is desperately reaching out to God for comfort. It is in that atmosphere, Hezekiah realized that he needed something that would alter his outlook. He needed an outside force that would shift the situation in the right direction. He needed something powerful enough to change the whole tone of his life. If we are going to make headway in the darkness we travel through, we need to find a force that will change our perspective and attitudes. Hezekiah realized that the only way to get what he needed was light to illuminate his path. He asks God to send out His light. Light is the only thing that can drive out the darkness in life and the uncertainty and fear that it brings. The text begins with Hezekiah questioning where God was, but he began to question his doubts after receiving God’s light. Light eliminates the breeding ground of fear. Doubt can only grow when there is darkness and uncertainty. When we receive the light of His presence and His Word, we can see our path. Our life’s change factor is not more money, a bigger house, or a better job. The change factor in life is the light of God.

Many struggle with the mysteries and unknowns in life. The gloomy places that life can take us, and the shadows that sometimes come across our path, often trouble us. The darkness and the inability to see a clear way in front of us cause anxiety and worry. The Psalmist in our text today describes just such a fear and worry. Most scholars believe that Psalms 42 and 43 were written about King Hezekiah. In our text, we see a man struggling with the forces that opposed him with his relationship with God. He worries that God has cast him aside. He is overwhelmed by the darkness he faced and is desperately reaching out to God for comfort. It is in that atmosphere, Hezekiah realized that he needed something that would alter his outlook. He needed an outside force that would shift the situation in the right direction. He needed something powerful enough to change the whole tone of his life. If we are going to make headway in the darkness we travel through, we need to find a force that will change our perspective and attitudes. Hezekiah realized that the only way to get what he needed was light to illuminate his path. He asks God to send out His light. Light is the only thing that can drive out the darkness in life and the uncertainty and fear that it brings. The text begins with Hezekiah questioning where God was, but he began to question his doubts after receiving God’s light. Light eliminates the breeding ground of fear. Doubt can only grow when there is darkness and uncertainty. When we receive the light of His presence and His Word, we can see our path. Our life’s change factor is not more money, a bigger house, or a better job. The change factor in life is the light of God.

Life can push and bend us. Human sorrows can take us to very low policies, but the Love of God can reach those depths. It is difficult for many of us to fully grasp the desperation of the woman depicted in our text. She had been pushed down and bowed by her problem to the point that she could not even stand upright. She had been in this condition for eighteen years. Even in the midst of her misery, she continued to be faithful to the house of God. We might wonder what kind of physical ailment could cause this, but the Bible says it was a spirit of infirmity. This spirit possessed her to the point that it affected her physical body. The disease of the spirit can have a physical effect. God wants to free us from the spiritual problem that is pressing down on us. What kind of spiritual problem could cause such a debilitating condition: Self-doubt, guilt, or bitterness. God’s love can work in all of these conditions. The bible says she was healed immediately. God has the power to sever in instant things from the past that keeps us bent over and bound up. God’s love can free and release in a moment. All it takes is being receptive to His touch; to be ready when love comes calling.

Life can push and bend us. Human sorrows can take us to very low policies, but the Love of God can reach those depths. It is difficult for many of us to fully grasp the desperation of the woman depicted in our text. She had been pushed down and bowed by her problem to the point that she could not even stand upright. She had been in this condition for eighteen years. Even in the midst of her misery, she continued to be faithful to the house of God. We might wonder what kind of physical ailment could cause this, but the Bible says it was a spirit of infirmity. This spirit possessed her to the point that it affected her physical body. The disease of the spirit can have a physical effect. God wants to free us from the spiritual problem that is pressing down on us. What kind of spiritual problem could cause such a debilitating condition: Self-doubt, guilt, or bitterness. God’s love can work in all of these conditions. The bible says she was healed immediately. God has the power to sever in instant things from the past that keeps us bent over and bound up. God’s love can free and release in a moment. All it takes is being receptive to His touch; to be ready when love comes calling.

Life can push and bend us. Human sorrows can take us to very low policies, but the Love of God can reach those depths. It is difficult for many of us to fully grasp the desperation of the woman depicted in our text. She had been pushed down and bowed by her problem to the point that she could not even stand upright. She had been in this condition for eighteen years. Even in the midst of her misery, she continued to be faithful to the house of God. We might wonder what kind of physical ailment could cause this, but the Bible says it was a spirit of infirmity. This spirit possessed her to the point that it affected her physical body. The disease of the spirit can have a physical effect. God wants to free us from the spiritual problem that is pressing down on us. What kind of spiritual problem could cause such a debilitating condition: Self-doubt, guilt, or bitterness. God’s love can work in all of these conditions. The bible says she was healed immediately. God has the power to sever in instant things from the past that keeps us bent over and bound up. God’s love can free and release in a moment. All it takes is being receptive to His touch; to be ready when love comes calling.

We all have a story to tell. Everyone we meet needs to hear the gospel. God can use all of our stories. When we share our testimony, God uses us to draw someone to Him. Our story has value. Many are resistant to preaching or teaching, but our own story conveys the same message in a way that teaching and preaching cannot.

We all have a story to tell. Everyone we meet needs to hear the gospel. God can use all of our stories. When we share our testimony, God uses us to draw someone to Him. Our story has value. Many are resistant to preaching or teaching, but our own story conveys the same message in a way that teaching and preaching cannot.