In the Word eVotion                    January 31, 2012

Loving God's Word
By Pastor Jason Van Divier

“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.”
                                                               Psalm 1:3 (NKJV)

Those who delight themselves in God’s Word are the beneficiaries of these great promises. As sure as a tree planted by a river is established, brings forth fruit, and remains, so will the man and woman of God be blessed. With promises like these, it is surprising that anyone would neglect God’s Word. What is more relevant than the fruitfulness, health, and prosperity of the people of God?

It is simply a matter of time before the nourishment of the Word transforms our ordinary lives into something unimaginable. We will bring forth the specific fruit that God created us for. We will do so at just the right time, and nothing shall diminish the Lord’s work in us. There is no drought spiritually for those who are in God’s Word. There is no danger of being toppled by the wind for those who find shelter in Scripture. Even in the off seasons of life, there is joy and hope. What a tremendous reward for such a simple pursuit – that we love and cherish that which ministers so deeply to our souls.