Church of God Mission International -ABOVE ONLY DAILY DEVOTIONAL/ BIBLE STUDY 31 July  2024 | Topic: THE POWER OF YIELDING YOURSELF TO GOD’S WORD 

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ABOVE ONLY DAILY DEVOTIONAL/ BIBLE STUDY

BY: ARCHBISHOP M. E. BENSON IDAHOSA

WEDNESDAY JULY 31ST, 2024

THE POWER OF YIELDING YOURSELF TO GOD’S WORD

Texts: James 1:21 (NLT, LB), Luke 1:38
Key Verse: James 1:21 (NLT), So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.

Introduction: James 1:21 emphasizes the transformative power of God’s Word when we humbly accept it into our hearts. This study explores the significance of yielding ourselves to God’s Word and the supernatural impact it has on our lives.

Study:

1. Rejecting Unbelief:

• Luke 1:11-20 illustrates Zechariah’s struggle with unbelief when the angel announced the miraculous conception of John the Baptist. Like Zechariah, some people struggle to believe and yield to the supernatural promises of God’s Word.
• Refusing to believe God’s promises limits the manifestation of His power in our lives.

1. The Power of God’s Word:

• God’s Word is not merely written text; it is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12).
• Luke 1:38 demonstrates Mary’s humble acceptance of God’s Word, leading to the miraculous conception of Jesus. When we yield to God’s Word, His supernatural power is activated in our lives.

1. Spiritual Nourishment and Growth:

• Just as infants crave milk for growth, believers must intensely desire the pure spiritual milk of God’s Word (1 Peter 2:2).
• Yielding to God’s Word nourishes and strengthens us, leading to spiritual maturity and a deeper relationship with God.

1. Childlike Faith:

• Jesus teaches the importance of receiving the kingdom like a little child (Mark 10:15). Children trust without skepticism and fully rely on their caregivers. Similarly, we must approach God’s Word with childlike faith, trusting in its promises and yielding ourselves completely to its authority.

Conclusion: Yielding yourself to God’s Word is not passive acceptance but an active surrender to His truth and promises. As you rid yourself of unbelief and humbly accept His Word, God’s supernatural power is unleashed in your life, transforming you from the inside out

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