Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice. – John 18:37
The art of editing is said to be an invisible one. A good editor cleans up the noise and leaves a clear view of the writer’s meaning. So much of your life arrives via text or email, the message usually gets through, but have you noticed how much interpretation you have to do? Not in just spelling and punctuation but also in emojis and acronyms, getting the right message is not always easy!
In your spiritual life, editing skills could be an issue! God’s word is designed to get into your life, “All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Scripture was meant to change you and transform your life into a witness of God’s message. But today, many edit scripture to accommodate a pet sin or make room for popular idols. God’s word is intended to edit your life, not the other way around.
The most beautiful voice in the universe is that of Jesus saying, “Come unto me and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Once you hear His voice, you must decide how to respond to what He says. “Whoever keeps His word, in him truly the love of God is perfected… whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked” (1 John 2:5-6).
Pray for teachers of the Word of God in America to be faithful to the full gospel of Christ, even when it is unpopular. Ask the Lord to raise up leaders in both church and government who are dedicated to the truth found in His Word, the Holy Bible.
Today’s Verse: John 18:37
Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Hebrews 4:12-16
12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
