For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:10-11
This powerful scripture, found in Isaiah 55:10-11, has been a favorite of mine for many years. Within these verses, we find a wonderful promise about the enduring Word of God. Let us consider a few implications of this verse today.
The Word of God is powerful. The Words of Scripture are able to reach to the highest of heights and the lowest of depths. While we are limited in our scope and reach, the Bible is infused with the power of God and is able to reach deeply into the hearts of sinful humans and effect real, lasting change.
The Word of God succeeds. Many “sacred” texts exist in our time and these writings have many adherents. Yet, over time, God’s Word has proved itself again and again. It always accomplishes exactly what God desires even when we cannot see the results. There will be times when, to our eyes, it seems as If God’s Word is losing. Don’t lose heart in those times—God’s message always wins.
Because these things are true, we can believe, trust, and obey the Scripture. We can teach it, preach it, witness it, and live by it with complete confidence. And we can know that whenever we minister, serve, and proclaim the Word of God it will always be used by God to further His message. Because of this promise, no ministry is wasted.
May we commit ourselves today to reading, studying, and applying God’s Holy Word!
Tony French
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