Let the Word Have Its Way

“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you.” -2 Thessalonians 3:1

I must admit that few things in life are more exhilarating than preaching God’s Word. That’s how God has wired me, that my great passion in life would be to see people’s hearts changed by the preaching of God’s Word. But it isn’t just public speaking that changes people – it is the powerful and supernatural Word of God that does so. In fact, one key to great preaching is the willingness to stand and deliver, in the power of the Holy Spirit, God’s perfect message and then to step out of the way and watch God work.

The Word of God, when given free course, will change people to their core. We must simply pray that the Word of God is given the chance to do so. Sometimes we get in the way, thinking that our cleverness will somehow “help” the Bible out. Other times we simply doubt, at least subconsciously, the divine power of God’s Word to effect any real change. But the writer of Hebrews told us that the Bible is “quick and powerful” meaning that it has a resurrecting and reviving power unrivaled by anything produced by our creativeness.

The Word of God changes lives. It has for two millennia and it shall until Jesus comes again. Have you given the Word of God free course in your own life? Have you allowed it the freedom to change you at will? When you hear it preached do you tune in or check out? If you want to be all that God intended, then let the great Sculptor shape your life with His choice tool, His infallible Word!