But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves (James 1:22).
One of the ways to make the Word of God effective in your life is by acting quickly on it. Never be hesitant or slothful to act on Godβs Word. Many miss too much without realizing it when theyβre slow or hesitant to act on the Word.
Whatever instruction the Lord gives to you, whatever inspiration comes to you as you study the Word or listen to it preached and taught in church, respond swiftly. Thatβs the kind of faith-response that gets Godβs attention. When you respond swiftly to God, Heβll always respond quickly to you as well.
The Bible says, βQuench not the Spiritβ (1 Thessalonians 5:19). That means you can quench the Spirit, after He has tried to no avail to stir you up and have you do something for which you were either hesitant or unresponsive. When your faith is stirred, itβs an indication of the Spirit of God working in you; donβt suppress His work in you. Act immediately on whatever instruction, guidance or direction He gives you, even when such doesnβt seem to appeal to the senses.
Think about it: To the man who had a paralyzed limb, and couldnβt move his hand, Jesus said, β…Stretch forth thine hand…β (Matthew 12:13). If the man had tried to rationalize the instruction instead of responding swiftly, perhaps heβd have lost his miracle. Peter and John did the same thing to the man at the gate of the temple called Beautiful.
After Peter ministered healing to him, he yanked the man up, and the Bible says, ββ¦and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.β The man was smart; he dared to act on his healing: βAnd he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising Godβ (Acts 3:8).
Donβt be hesitant or reluctant when it comes to acting on Godβs Word. Be smart to respond boldly and swiftly in doing the Word, for thatβs how to honour the Lord in your life.
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PRAYER
Dear Father, Iβm quick to act on your Word, and have it produce in me the message that it carries. Iβm transformed, strengthened and energised for the glory-life as I live in, and by your Word, in Jesusβ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Proverbs 13:13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.
Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Acts 6 & 2 Chronicles 26-28
2-Year Bible Reading Plan
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 & Isaiah 2
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