Last week, by God’s grace, I told us about the neglected prophet which by now we understood already that is the word of God.I highlighted about 4points about this neglected prophet last week:*It contains/reveals the will and plan of God for you: stop running around, check the word*It reveals the character and intentions of God*it has the power to createToday by God’s grace I’m going to tell us 5 more things about this neglected prophetBefore I go on, this prophet i.e. the word of God is so important that even God regards, respect and in fact bounded by it (tou remember I told you that the word has power to create, so engage it – God honors it Psalm 138:2)1. Guides you on how to live your life2Tim 3:16-17All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.2. It keeps you updated about both present and future events :Dan 9:2in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood by the books the number of the years specified by the word of the Lord through Jeremiah the prophet, that He would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem. (Jer 25:11)3. Of course by knowing about the events around you, you’re naturally not scared and in fact, there are more than enough fear nots in the bible. It doesn’t allow you to live in fear and of a truth, the word reassures Psalm 91, Isaiah 43:2, 41:10,134. It reveals/explains and affirms God’s love and care for you– 1John 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.John 15:13– for your healing Isaiah 53:5 By His stripes, you are healed– for protection Psalm 91– for provision Mat 6:31-32 (open) Mat 7:75. It reveals your identityJohn 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:So, you’re a child of GodEph 2:6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
Where are you seated? In Heavenly placesAnd I love this more 1Pet 2:9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;Let’s pray