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The written word

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Built on a rock
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By
Martha Fick, Good Samaritan – Mission Effectiveness

“In the beginning was the Word ...” (John 1:1)
Lena, the new church secretary, was struggling to open the lock on the supply cabinet. She had been given the combination, but couldn’t remember where she put it. Finally she went to the pastor’s study to ask for help.
Reverend Gustav came into the supply room and began to turn the dial. After the first two numbers he paused and stared blankly for a moment. Finally he looked serenely upward with his lips moving silently. Turning his eyes back to the lock, he quickly found the final number, and the catch sprang open in his hands.
Lena was amazed. “I am in awe of your faith, Reverend Gustav,” she said.
“Yah, it is nothing,” he answered. “De number for de combination is on a piece of tape on de ceiling.”
Do we expect God to answer when we call on Him? He already has. He has given us His written word, the Bible, to guide us and answer our questions. The Bible offers us God’s redemption and salvation through Jesus Christ. It outlines the Christian faith and life for us. The answers are there if only we take the time to read what has been written.
God, I lift my eyes to You, the Creator and Sustainer of all things. Thank You for Your living word. Remind me to look for You and Your answers in the pages of the Bible — and to trust that Your ways will work. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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