Going to God’s House: Day Four
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Day 4: Transformed by the Word
Devotional
When we gather as God's people, something powerful happens as His Word is proclaimed. Unlike a lecture that merely transfers information, God's Word actively works in us, reshaping our hearts and renewing our minds. In 1 Kings 8, Solomon dedicates the temple with a prayer acknowledging that God's presence and Word would be central to the people's relationship with Him. The temple wasn't just a place to learn about God—it was where they encountered Him through His Word. Today, when Scripture is faithfully proclaimed in our gatherings, it's not just explained—it does something to us. It confronts our sin, comforts our sorrows, challenges our assumptions, and redirects our lives. God's Word is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. This is why passive consumption of church isn't enough. We need to come expectantly, prayerfully, and receptively, allowing God's Word to do its transforming work in us. We're not just hearing information about God—we're being shaped by God Himself through His Word. The next time you gather with God's people, come with this expectation: God wants to speak to you through His Word in ways that will change you from the inside out.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
- Psalm 19:7-8
Reflection Question
What specific area of your life do you need God's Word to reshape, renew, or redirect right now?
“God's Word is not just explained. It does something to us.
God's Word does something to us. It reshapes our hearts. It renews our minds.
It rebukes our sin. It awakens our joy. It orders our lives.”
~ Pastor Mike Mura
Prayer
Lord, thank You for Your living and active Word. As I gather with Your people, help me to receive Your Word not just with my mind but with my heart. Transform me through Your truth, confronting what needs to change and confirming what aligns with Your will. Amen.