From The Pastor's Pen - 4/28/14

Old Paths Family Ministries – 04/28/14

“But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it. See, I have set before thee this day, life and good, and death and evil” (Deuteronomy 30:14-15 AKJ).

In the above verses from Deuteronomy, Chapter 30, Jehovah God delivered a Kingdom principle to His people, which continues to be operational under the New Covenant. Actually, that principle, of the authority of the faith-filled, spoken word, carries even more power for the New Covenant believer who chooses to apply it; according to the example outlined by Jesus and, later, in Apostolic Doctrine.

Now, if that 14^th verse of Deuteronomy sounds familiar, it should. Because Paul, by inspiration of the Holy Ghost, actually echoed it in Romans 10:8 in regard to the simple requirements to obtain salvation, stating: “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is the word of faith, which we preach.” But, he didn't stop there, rather in the following two verses (9-10), the Apostle further clarified the duel actions required to receive. Number one, verbal confession of the Lord Jesus, and, secondly, to believe with the heart (spirit man), that God raised Him from the dead. Equally great news for all born-again, remnant believers today, is that, those two scriptural principles, when rightly applied by faith, work for our everyday needs, be they physical, financial, or spiritual obstacles, as long as we are obediently following Him.

However, a cautionary note...once we've become fully aware of that vital spiritual principle, and how it operates, God Himself says, that we become responsible for the power and authority to choose victory for ourselves and ours within our daily lives. So, let's stop blaming God for things that He's already put under our spiritual jurisdiction.

“I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live” (Deuteronomy 30:14 AMP).

We invite questions and comments in regard to this column which you may address to John Knox at johnkknox@windstream.net.