Training in God’s Word
God created human beings with specific objectives in mind. This objective is the purpose of each person’s life, including the things we are to do and achieve in this world. In this regard, we are instruments of work in God’s hand. But we can only be effective instruments in God’s hands if we have been trained up by God’s Word in the Bible.
Joshua 1:8
Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.
What is God’s Word?
1) God’s Word is a person. It is God Himself, Jesus Christ, the Son of God. John 1:1 says: “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God” (NLT). It is important to note that we are dealing with a living person whenever we are engaged with God’s Word either written or spoken.
2) God’s Word is the medium through which He creates everything and makes thing happen. It is a powerful entity that nothing can command or withstand. Genesis 1 shows us that the world was created by the Word. Everything God will ever do in our lives will be through His Word. In this case, it is our hope and future. It is important to note that God’s Word believed in our hearts and spoken with our mouths carry the same power to make things happen as if God spoke them. Isaiah 51:16 says: “And I have put My words in your mouth; I have covered you with the shadow of My hand, that I may plants the heavens, lay the foundations of the earth, and say to Zion, you are my people.” (NKJV)
3) God’s Word is abundant life. It equips us to live in righteousness, faith, love and peace as against living in sin. The scriptures instil in us the values of Jesus Christ, enabling us to grow up to be like Him. John 1:10-12 says: “He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. He came to his own people and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God” (NLT).
Why Should We Train in God’s Word?
There are two (2) important reasons why we need to be trained in God’s Word. (i) To help us become like Jesus Christ. (ii) To equip us for every good work. Good works are the things God ordained for each of us to do before the world began. It is the training in God’s Word that prepares you to do what God wants your life to achieve. While others are getting worse in unrighteous deeds, you will be able to live above sin; hear God speak to you; obey immediately; enjoy the support of angels; and discern the deception of Satan coming through to your mind.
God’s Word and Your Finances
One of the trainings you will receive from God’s Word is as regards your finances. There are a lot of scriptures in the Bible that teach on how to manage yourself to ensure you prosper financially. The trainings on www.adullamsolutions.com were developed to help you in this area.
How to Train in God’s Word
There are a few ways in which you should train yourself in God’s Word. They are as follows:
§ Listen regularly to sermons preached by genuine and seasoned ministers of the gospel.
§ Daily Bible Reading – set a fixed time of the day to read and study the scriptures. Get a Bible Reading Guide that helps you go through the scriptures in one year.
Examples of Those Who Succeeded By Training in God’s Word
Joshua and David are two people in the Bible who succeeded in life by training themselves in God’s Word. Joshua was able to fulfill his God-given assignment of conquering and dividing the land of promise among the tribes of Israel. David on the other hand successfully became king of his country for 40 years.
