When we think of “The Word of God” many Christians will quote Hebrews
Yet, it is often not realized that the Word of God is also connected to the power of God. The Word of God is used many ways in Scripture. It is used of the written Word, as any form of communication from God, and it is one of the great titles of the Lord Jesus Christ. In any of these uses, the fact is God speaks and makes Himself known to people.
In Hebrews 1:3, we have the indication that God’s Word is associated with physical power. This verse not only tells us that the Son, the living Word “made the worlds,” but also that He is “upholding all things by the Word of His power.” This means that Jesus Christ is sustaining all matter and physical phenomena of the universe by “the word of His power.”
Only in modern times do we now know that everything in the physical universe is basically and fundamentally energy. All matter that affects the senses—light, heat, sound, etc., are merely different forms of energy. Einstein formulated the equation that describes the equivalence of matter and energy which has served as the basis of modern revolutionary discoveries in the field of nuclear energy. Next time somebody praises Einstein, remember it is Christ who is behind it all as the Creator and sustainer. All glory goes to God!
The Lord Jesus Christ is the ultimate Source of the infinite power (or energy) which revealing itself through the outworking (the Word), is the agency by which all the physical universe is “upheld.” The living Word of God supplies the power for keeping the matter of the universe from disintegrating, and for enabling it to manifest all the amazing physical phenomena that makes up God’s creation.
Take a moment and let your mind wander as you ponder God’s amazing creation and your place in it. Think of the amazing power of the universe. Let this create a thirst for God and a desire to know more about the depths of His glory.
It has once been said that if you fill Dodger Stadium with its seating capacity of 56,000, each seat with someone who had a different PhD in their respected field, all this knowledge would not even scratch the surface of God’s depth in creation. When we realize it is Jesus Christ, our Lord who is behind all of this, why would we ever fear man? We are to fear God—that is to have awesome reverence for who He is and what He has done.
This is truth in real space and time. One could get educated in the great universities of the world and not arrive at truth. We who have had our eyes and hearts opened have wisdom and insight that the world does not. Those who have brilliant minds can share great facts about the creation, but do they truly know the Creator?
We as Christians need to think deeply about these issues and not compromise by fearing man. We need a high view of God because He is God and there is no other. We have been given insights the world will never know, yet because they are made in God’s image they will seek after them and sadly reject the One who created it all. We truly are blessed and need to share this blessing with others.
12. Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and practice these principles in all our affairs.
Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. (Galatians 6:1)
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