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When ILF was formed, it was built on the truth that ALL of scripture is of God and that God’s word has authority over every aspect in this ministry. What I mean is this: everything we aim to do, is based on and in line with the Bible’s teachings.
As ministers of the gospel, as each of you are, we have this in common, the Bible is our foundational document. The Bible is the living Word of God because it is the message given to us from the living God. Hebrews states, “for the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit… and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (4:12). The God who is alive works in this world through His living Word in partnership with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 6:17). Jesus spoke of the life-giving property of His words: “The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life” (John 6:63).
The Bible is God’s special revelation to man and contains all we need to know to live a life that pleases God in obedience and righteousness as well as to lead in a godly manner (2 Tim 3:14-16). This is directly related to ILF. Every obstacle that we face, every challenge ahead of us, every joy and every suffering should be tested by the word of God. Psalms 119:105 says “Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
And the world is watching! We are all are reflections of God and the proof of what is written. How we respond to conflict, unjust actions, discipline, pain, sorrow, will guide the world’s understanding of Jesus himself. Following God’s plan outlined in His word, making sure we are in line with God’s teachings, this is how the world will see Jesus through all circumstance, good or bad and give glory to God.
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous” Joshua 1:8
How has the Bible guided you personally in your role in ILF?
How can you apply the word to your everyday life?
