GOD’S WORD FOR NOVEMBER 8 ~ ~ Psalm 37:30-31~ ~ “The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The Law (Word) of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip.”

From Michael Youssef’s book, “How to Read the Bible –Like Your Life Depends on it (because it does)

Ephesians 5:25-26 tells us that “Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the Word.” No matter how dirty you feel, the moment you go under the shower of God’s Word, you are 100% clean.

If the Bible were only a mirror to show us our wretched condition, where would we be? We would still be lost in sin. But thank God, His word not only reflects reality but also cleanses completely. The apostle Peter writes: “You have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. (1Peter 1:22). by reading and studying the Word, we not only see the truth about ourselves but are also cleansed and purified. Obedience to God’s Word is like a cleansing shower.

John R.W. Stott from London, in his book, “Issues Facing Christians Today”, said this:

“Our Christian habit is to bewail the world’s deteriorating standards with an air of rather self-righteous dismay. We criticize its violence, dishonesty, immorality, disregard for human life, and materialistic greed. “the world is going down the drain,” we say with a shrug. But whose fault is it? Who is to blame?

Let me put it like this. If the house is dark when nightfall comes, there is no sense in blaming the house; that’s what happens when the sun goes down. The question to ask is:

“Where is the light?”

Similarly, if the meat goes bad and becomes inedible, there is no sense in blaming the meat; this is what happens when bacteria are left alone to breed. The question to ask is:

“Where is the salt?”

Just so, if society deteriorates and its standards decline until it becomes like a dark night or a stinking fish, there is no sense in blaming society; that is what happens when fallen men and women are left to themselves, and human selfishness is unchecked.

The question to ask is:

“Where is the Church?”

Why are the salt and light of Jesus Christ not permeating and changing our society? …The Lord Jesus told us to be the world’s salt and light. (Matthew 5:13-16) If darkness and rottenness abound, it is largely our fault and we must accept the blame.”

Are we sick of the violence, immorality, and depravity of the world around us? Are we tired of being lied to by our political leaders? Have we grown weary of living behind prison bars of security doors and windows while lawless predators roam freely throughout the land? Are we disgusted with the filth and wickedness that passes for entertainment on our TV screens and streaming services? Are we alarmed by the godless indoctrination of our children in public schools?

Do we want to see REVIVAL sweep across our land?

Then we need to confront the mirror that is God’s Word. We need to feed on the nourishment of God’s Word. We need to seek the daily power source that is God’s Word. And we need to be washed and cleansed by God’s Word!

Revival doesn’t begin “out there,” somewhere in society. Revival begins “in here,” in your heart and mine, as we feed on the Word of God. I believe with all my heart that if you and I take God’s word seriously, we can truly reverse the corrosion and suicidal direction of our society. It all begins with you and me – and with the Word of God.

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Psalm 78:1

Give ear, O my people, to my law (Word);

Incline your ears to the words of My mouth.

Matthew 5:13-16

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. …

(James 1:2)

My brethren, consider it all joy when you encounter various trials, knowing this: that the trying [testing] of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

(Psalm 4:1).

“ Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness!
You have relieved me in my distress;
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

Hebrews 4:14

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Isaiah 54:10

For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that has mercy on you.

Psalm 91:5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, nor for the arrow that flies by day.

Psalm 94:18-19 When I said, My foot slips; thy mercy, O Lord held me up. In the multitude of my thoughts within me Your comforts delight my soul.

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