June 22, 2022 
A life-giving stream for parched pilgrims!
TheĀ WordĀ and theĀ SpiritĀ are so intimately conjoined, that we are scarcely warranted in thinking of the one without the other. The Word does not operate without the Spirit’s agency; and the Spirit does not work apart from the Word.
It was by the Spirit’sĀ inspirationĀ that the Word was first given, for “holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:21).
It is by the Spirit that we areĀ enlightenedĀ (Ephesians 1:17, 18), yet the Word is the means He employs.Ā
It is by the Spirit that we areĀ sanctifiedĀ (Romans 15:16), yet not apart from the Truth (John 17:17).Ā
It is by the Spirit, that we areĀ strengthenedĀ (Ephesians 3:16) as He causes the Word to dwell in us richly (Colossians 3:16).Ā
It is by the Spirit, that we areĀ comfortedĀ (Acts 9:31) as He applies the Divine promises to our hearts.Ā
How appropriate, then, that theĀ grand instrumentĀ employed by theĀ SpiritĀ of grace, should be termed “theĀ WordĀ of His grace.”
The “WordĀ of His grace” proclaims . . .
Ā Ā restĀ for the weary,
Ā Ā pardonĀ to the guilty,
Ā Ā justificationĀ to the ungodly,
Ā Ā adoptionĀ to the outcast,
Ā Ā eternal heavenly treasuresĀ for spiritual paupers!Ā
It is “the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind” who are to be called to the feast which free grace has spread! (Luke 14:13)
“The Word of His grace” not only instructs us where grace is to be found, and how further supplies of it are to be obtained–but it is the principal medium through which grace is actually imparted to the soul. It isĀ a life-giving stream for parched pilgrims–as they journey through this “wilderness of sin.”Ā
As its sacred pages are reverently perused–
Ā theĀ mindĀ is instructed,
Ā theĀ conscienceĀ is enlightened,
Ā theĀ affectionsĀ are warmed,
Ā and theĀ willĀ is moved.Ā
As its exceeding great and preciousĀ promisesĀ are meditated upon and treasured up in the heart–new strength is imparted to the soul.Ā
As its holyĀ preceptsĀ are turned into earnest prayer–help is obtained for the discharge of duty.Ā
As its timelyĀ warningsĀ and admonitions are heeded–temptations lose their power and the snares of Satan are avoided.
As its cheering revelation of what God has prepared for those who love Him is received by faith–new hope is kindled in the heart, and the trials of life are borne with greater fortitude. And as the end of the journey is neared–death loses its terrors and the call to leave this “valley of tears” becomes more desirable.Ā
Without “the Word of His grace” we would beĀ mariners upon the sea of life–without chart or compass!
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“Now I commit you to God and toĀ the Word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified!” Acts 20:32Ā
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I love the line, “Without the Word of His grace, we would be mariners upon the sea of life–without chart or compass.” So true. His truth is absolute and prevails no matter what anyone else thinks about it!
š Amen! Yeah i loved that line in the post too.
His Truth brings me so much peace as i know it’s so unchanging…It was here before me and everyone else bo matter what they say! I live in His-Story and not mine, and it will carry on when i’m not here, so it completely sets me free from fighting it or trying to change anything and just share it with everyone! š š