“For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so shall my Word be that goes forth from my mouth, it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:10-11
In Isaiah 55:10 God compares His Word to the rain and snow. When it rains it drains into the land and helps in the growth of crops thus sustaining life. Rain and snow do not return back without accomplishing their purpose. God has an intention for His Word like rain and snow. God’s words bring forth life and produce good fruits in our lives. “The Words that I speak to you are Spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63.) When He says that it will not return to Him void, we are encouraged to abide in His Word, allowing it to absorb into our lives and soaking in it as the ground soaks up rain and snow. The truth will not return void as our hearts are charged. The Word rebuke us and corrects us (2 Timothy 3:16-17.) It is a light guiding us in this dark world (Psalms119:105.)
The Word softens the soul of the receiver, the believer. It will cause the spiritual seed of His wisdom and truth to be sown in us, cause it to take root in us to grow and bear fruit. It will accomplish the desires of the Lord in our lives. If we cling to His spoken Word or the Word spoken to us by others or through reading the Bible, it will prosper in our lives.
The Word reveals to us the thoughts and ways of God. If we discipline ourselves to honour these thoughts and ways in our lives, there is nothing in this world to prevent it from fulfilling in our lives. Our lives will be a testimony of His mercy and grace.
Testimony
When I was going through a tough time for nearly 20 years, because of my husband’s heart problem, God gave me the promises that He will uphold me (Isaiah 41:10), and even if I go through waters, it won’t overflow me and even if I go through fire, it won’t burn me (Isaiah 43:2, Psalms 91.) Those verses comforted me and also gave me hope.
We have to abide and obey every word that cometh out of the mouth of God. We need to align our thoughts actions and behaviour with the principles and precepts of the Word. The Word will protect us from the evils in this world and also enables us to inherit and enjoy the blessings of this world.
Prayer
Father God, help us to cling onto your promises and believe that you will fulfil your purpose by sending the Word to us. Thank you for the Word.
Amen
Sol Gigi Jacob, AOJ