The Power of the Word Keluarga Allah Daily Devotional April 25, 2017
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THE SOUL Matthew 13:1-23
TODAY'S RHEMA
Matthew 13:23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.
On Christmas day, Mr. Andrew and his father got the same smartphones as Christmas presents. When Mr. Andrew tried to use it, he found it hard to operate it and decided to use it only for texting and making a call. Meanwhile, Mr. Andrew's father asked his grandchildren to teach him to use the smartphone. Since he was willing to learn about using the smartphone, he could set an alarm to remind him to take the medicine, take pictures install some application and make use of it for his own good. The smartphone he got as Christmas present was useful for him.
We have received the same of God's word. Every Sunday, we listen to the same preaching. We read the same bible. Similar to Mr. Andrew and his father, we initially do not understand the Word we receive. However, the way we respond God's word will determine the outcome we receive into our life.
There is nobody who can fully understand God's word. Jesus said that God's Word is the secret of the kingdom of heaven. But He has given us the Holy Spirit who will guide us to the truth. Our own knowledge cannot determine the revelation of God's word. It is our willingness to obey His word and to humbly come to Him. Even when we lose our way or when we have different thought with His word, if we choose to obey His word, the Holy Spirit will reveal the Word to us and manifest His work in our life.
REFLECTION Saudara Terkasih, the level of God's word revelation will determine the level of breakthrough you will experience.
APPLICATION
How do you respond to God's word?
If you compare the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:19-23 with your life, which ground represents your state of heart?
What do you do to get more revelation of God's word?
TODAY'S PRAYER
Father, I am willing to humble my heart to have your guidance. Soften my heart so that I can have the revelation of Your word. I believe it will bring me to breakthrough You have provided for me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
YEARLY BIBLE READING
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