The Word of Ancient Times

After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” Genesis 15:1

We must admit to a bit of jealousy in this one thing: the word of the Lord came to those people way back in ancient times, and in a vision too. Adam walked with God in the cool of the evening, Abraham received the word of God in a vision, but what do we get? Of course, neither Adam nor Abraham had a copy of God's Word in text form that any of us can get freely from the Gideons and other sources. We might even spend some money and purchase a spiffy leather-bound copy at a bookstore.

However, that Word of God in spirit form has also come unto us, for one of the missions of God's own Spirit is seen in John 14:26: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." Even without a copy of the word in book form, we have the Spirit of God reminding us of all things Jesus said. We have the Word right here in us; it doesn't get more immediate and intimate than that.

So, in place of griping about how the word has not come to us; let us give thanks to God for His Word in us! And watch faith and love grow as we are each guided by the Word as we read the Word of God, both of which we have by the grace of God.

Amen,
Bucky