A Word From God
In 1988, a photographer jumped from a plane to film a group of skydivers opening their parachutes. After the last skydiver pulled his parachute, the photographer reached for his cord to release his parachute. That is when the cameraman went berserk. The cameraman had jumped out of the plane without his parachute on. In haste to get the action, he forgot his parachute. You might say he had faith in a parachute he never buckled on. How many times do we forget to buckle on the promises and presence of God as we go about our lives?
We rush out of our doors to important meetings forgoing the most important meeting of our day—a conversation with the Lord. To what business meeting is more crucial than acquiring God’s help for daily affairs? And what messages on the e-mails are more necessary than the message God’s word has for you?
A word from God is the most important component in our day. It may be a word of guidance, warning, encouragement, or even love. Hearing from the One who made us and is intimately acquainted and concerned about us is what inspires us. It moves us to have the confidence to face what lies before us.
It does not matter what Dr. Lawyer or Banker says, more so; what does God say about it? It is not what the government, popular opinion, or the economy says. The word of God changes everything. When the Centurion asks for help for his servant and Jesus says, “I’ll come to your house,” the centurion says, “Don’t bother, just say the word!”
One word from God will make you unsinkable, unbeatable, and unshakeable. One word from Jesus turns sickness into health. Turns your weakness into strength. Makes nothing into an abundance. One word from God opens closed doors and handles all of our situations.
With the new Fall season upon us, may I encourage everyone to tune your heart into our Lord, enjoying His input into your life. God wants to impart abundant life, healing, direction, forgiveness, and to affirm your identity as His child and friend. To take away your stress, and reach through you to touch others… God's conversations have limitless possibilities!
-Rev. Dr. William Lewis
