For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of mere men, but as what it really is, the word of God, which also is at work in you who believe.
When we need medical advice, we seek someone with experience and knowledge about our condition. When we need advice on a life decision, we seek someone who understands what we have been through or has perspective we lack. But even in our best efforts, we are people helping people—we are broken vessels helping other broken vessels. Our words of advice to one another can minister greatly and help in the moment, but they cannot touch the depth of healing and restoration that comes through God’s Word.
When at a crossroads, it feels easier to ask other people for advice rather than seek the truth of God’s Word. People’s advice will often feel clearer than trying to pray and discern what God says. However, when we only go to people, we truly miss out. God has given us the truth in His Word. His wisdom and knowledge go beyond anything people can offer. He also has the power to change us through His Word, something that cannot be accomplished by other means. Be encouraged today: when you treat Scripture as the sacred Word of God, you will see it transform your life. You don’t have to find a formula for what to do or seek the answers on your own. What God has given you through His Word and the transformative work He can do through your life is enough! He is sufficient and His Word is more healing than anything of men.
- When has God’s Word been healing in your life?
- What would look like to trust that God’s Word is sufficient?
- Pray and repent for times you have trusted the words of men over the Word of God.
