1 Thessalonians 2:13 “For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the Word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.”
What is your RESPONSE to RECEIVING the WORD of God? The apostle Paul gave thanks to the Thessalonians because they WELCOMED the WORD as he proclaimed God’s messages. Would your pastor describe you the way Paul did the Thessalonians? Would your pastor or Bible Study leader say you are ATTENTIVE with a WELCOMING spirit to what God’s Word has to say?
Why should we be welcoming to the Word of God? Well, think about how the Word of God is portrayed. God’s Word is like a seed. When it is planted (shall we say, received) in the ground it begins to grow and to produce fruit. Paul was THANKFUL for people who not only heard but RECEIVED the Word or another way of saying it is, they WELCOMED the Word.
Why is it so important to welcome God’s Word into our lives? Because GOD’S WORD goes to WORK. It TRANSFORMS LIVES!
Are you rolling out the welcome mat for the Word of God?
Continue Strong welcoming the Word of God into your heart,
And remember to DATE the Word