noun
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.
a command, password, or signal.
Life Questions
Do words matter? How is your word? How careful are you with the words you speak or write?
What power do words hold? What's your word worth?
As an important theme in scripture the Bible is described as God's word and Jesus himself within the text is also referred to as "The Word". Here are some encouraging key verses from God's word.
Genesis 1:3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
2 Samuel 22:31"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 33:4 For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.
Psalm 33:6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. Psalm 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Psalm 139:4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Amos 8:11 "The days are coming," declares the Sovereign LORD, "when I will send a famine through the land— not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD.
Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Ephesians 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.
Revelation 19:13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. Revelation 22:7 "Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book."
Faith Questions
Is God a good communicator? How does He speak? To mankind? To you? How important is His word? How important is knowing His word?
Challenge
Take some time to soak in God's word. Reflect upon the truth and importance of some of these key verses above that impact you. Commit to memory or dig a little into the the context of the verse in scripture. See how it impacts your words.