The Word!

The Word!

so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 KJV

We read of God's direct words here, not as reported speech. He speaks of Himself and His Word, laying out the source, scope and efficacy of His Word and words. The focus seems to be on the words he speaks but as we know, the source determines the efficacy. If a known liar were to make promises, it is not likely that anyone will set too much expectation around the words of this liar. Here, we speak of the One who introduces Himself to us as the Way, the Truth and the Life. The Truth does not lie or exaggerate; He says it exactly as it is, and, different from how the world operates, He then supplies grace required to heed His instructions. Whatever it is I want to process my life around, I must make sure it is from a source that will outlive and outlast this earthly phase. 

It is the Source that defines the efficacy and impact. God stakes His name and reputation on the quality of His Word. It is impossible to divorce God from His Word, because His Word reflects His name, power and nature. God makes it clear that he is not bound by anything that does not line up with His Word. There is no point crying or shouting to God for anything contrary to His Word. If it is not his will, He will not do it. I can try and get it, but this will have to be done without His help or blessing, and I must then live with the consequences of my action. Check out the conclusion of God about His Word: it will not return to Him empty. It is like an ambassador with the full backing of the Head of state. Anywhere the ambassador stands, s/he represents the Head of state.

The Word cannot fail in the assignment it has been given; it is impossible for that which is of God not to look like God. Of course, if God sends His Word out, the Word must return to Him. The Word pleases the One it belongs to, not necessarily the one to whom it was sent. My life must receive the Word and allow it work; God does not compel me to accept His Word, but if I do, there is no limit to what the Word can do in my life. Of course, if I allow the Word to work, it will prosper in the assignment and my own life too will also prosper. The Word of God cannot come in contact with a life and that life will remain the same; I must have a personal encounter with this Word, so my life can then make sense and have impact. God's time of favour is here.