God Never Sends Junk Mail
If your e-mail inbox is anything like mine, it can become inundated with junk mail! Even the traditional paper mail I receive is most often ads and offers that I have no interest in. Much of the “spam” promises quick fixes to money woes, easy solutions to beauty flaws and more! I know it is useless to even read many of the ads because they are ridiculous scams or simply an incentive to waste my money. So, I hit the “delete” key and throw the offending paperwork in the trash. But there is one kind of mail I never tire of receiving -- words from God! God speaks to us in so many ways. We hear from Him as we worship and pray, and even when we spend time reflecting on His creation. But one of my favorite ways, and where I hear His message the clearest, is through His Word.
Many years ago, during a time in my life when I had turned away from God, my Bible sat on a shelf covered in dust, and nearly forgotten. I had fallen into the dangerous habit of not wanting to hear what He was saying to me. Rather than seek Him out for guidance and help, I turned and ran, thinking I could hide. The result was disastrous. Then, on one traumatic evening when I was alone and afraid, I was inexplicably drawn to that neglected Bible. As tears streamed down my cheeks, I held its leather bound pages in my hands and let it fall open. There, staring me in the face were words I never remembered reading before, but words that were exactly the ones I needed to hear. They weren't placating words, as they were hard to read. But, I knew in that moment they revealed the truth. The words I read that night cut straight into my heart and turned my life around.
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12)
Has that ever happened to you? Has God shown you the exact word you needed to hear at the exact right time? If so, please don’t think of it as mere coincidence. God’s Word always has meaning and always accomplishes His purpose, for God never sends junk mail. The Bible is the infallible, inspired Word of God. Through it, we are reminded of God’s redemptive love and grace. His word guides us, corrects us and gives us hope. Amazing!
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” (2 Timothy 3:16)
I don’t know about you, but that sounds pretty good to me.Keeping His mail,
12 Comments
There is such power in His Word! Thanks for sharing this sweet encouragement. 🤗 Stopping by from #tuneinthursday
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! It always accomplishes what God intends! "So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11
DeleteBlessings, Jo
Thanks, Jo, I love this! God never sends junk mail. So true. I can't count the times this has happened to me and I'm always amazed at how personal God is. I love that He knows how to reach each of us through His word. As I'm reading your words, I'm grateful for how God got your attention that evening and turned you back to Him. It also gives me hope for others I'm praying for. God's love always pursues even when we don't always see it. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteI am a firm believer that we can never fall so far that we are beyond the reach of God! He is always pursuing us and when we stop and listen, He will always guide us back on the right track! Blessings, Jo
DeleteIt is amazing the way in which God's Word falls fresh and new each time we open the pages to read. He always brings a word applicable to right where we are. "Through it, we are reminded of God’s redemptive love and grace. His word guides us, corrects us and gives us hope."
ReplyDeleteYes! God's word never changes, but it is always newly applicable to our lives and situations. What was revelant two thousand years ago is still revelant today!
DeleteLove this Jo.
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Thanks, Paula! I'm so glad you stopped by!
DeleteJo this is such a vulnerable and needed message. Yes, God has given me words of truth at the most needed time. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGod's timing is always perfect! I love that we can hear from Him by just opening His word!
DeleteGod never sends junk mail. Amen! So good that He knows what we need to grow and flourish ... and He sends it right our way. Thanks for these wise words, Jo ...
ReplyDeleteIt takes a lot of pressure off of us when we realize that He is in control and He has a plan for all things! Thanks for stopping by!
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