POWER IN HIS WORD

 All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and make us realize what is wrong for our lives  2 Timothy 3:16.

Often in life I have done things for the wrong reasons.   Such as losing weight for appearance and not health, but then I wouldn’t keep it off. Then God reminded me my ultimate purpose is to know Him better; and to know Him better I only need to read His word.  In reading the Bible I discovered God’s true character and learned about His promises. I began to realize God made me and has great plans for my life.  He desires me to be healthy to accomplish those plans. He wants me to look to Him for strength and comfort instead of food. 

God’s desire is for all of us to lead healthy full lives to fulfill His purpose.  The devil however loves to rob us of that. The devil knows if he steals our health, he steals our purpose.  This is why I believe there is such an obesity and diabetes epidemic. 

The devil loves to accuse us when we feel upset, angry or hurt and make the wrong food choices.  The devil’s lies can destroy our lives. He will say things like “you ate that brownie; you might as well eat the whole pan.” The devil thrives on making us feel like weight loss is impossible.  God wants us to go to Him, with our problems. The Holy Spirit will counsel us. “Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors”   Psalm 119:24. 

Willpower is not enough; we need God’s power and truth. The answer to every problem we have is in the Bible. If we immerse ourselves in God’s word it will give us the strength to rise above temptation. God will change the way you think. You will learn what God say’s about you not the devil.

“You are fearfully and wonderfully made.”   Psalm 139:14

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”  Philippians 4:13

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.”  Acts 1:8

 “With men this is impossible but with God all things are possible.”   Matthew 19:26

God’s word will do what self-help/diet books can’t do, move it from your head to your heart. Books are only informational but the Bible with the help of the Holy Spirit, is transformational. If reading the Bible isn’t part of your daily routine, start by reading a devotional.   Some of my favorites are  Joyce Meyer’s “Trusting God Day by Day”, Bob Gass’ Word for You Today, RBC Ministries’  “Our Daily Bread”, Max Lucado’s “Grace for the Moment” and Sarah Young’s  Jesus Calling.

God desires a close intimate relationship with us. He wants us to reach out and touch Him through the pages of His word.  We only need to look to Him instead of food; His Holy Spirit can help us in our weakness.

Be hungry for His word, study the Bible. Know His Scriptures. Write your favorites down. Put them everywhere.  Become renewed, transformed and able to do what you couldn’t before.  Become all God desires you to be.

 

How can you stay hungry when you are spiritually full? Remember where your food comes from. God told Israel, “I took care of you in the wilderness, in that dry and thirsty land” (Hosea 13:5).

Do you feel spiritually full or hungry?  God is Hungry for us; be Hungry for more of God.