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  THE WORD OF GOD
  by Andrew Murray
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Summary: To live a strong and powerful spiritual life, we must feed on
God's Word daily and let it take full possession of our hearts.

Topics: "Spiritual Nourishment", "The Importance of Scripture"
Scripture References: Psalm 1:1, Matthew 4:4

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Andrew Murray emphasizes the vital role of the Word of God in a
believer's life, comparing it to daily bread that is essential for
physical sustenance. He explains that mere knowledge of Scripture is
insufficient; one must actively feed on God's Word, allowing it to
penetrate the heart and transform life. Just as bread must be consumed
daily for strength, so too must God's Word be meditated upon and
internalized regularly. Murray highlights that Jesus exemplified this
practice, learning and obeying the Father's Word, and encourages
believers to seek fellowship with Christ through Scripture. Ultimately,
the Word of God is portrayed as indispensable for spiritual vitality and
growth.

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"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth
out of the mouth of God." - Matthew 4:4

The illustration that our Lord uses, in which the Word of God is
compared to our daily bread, is most instructive.

Bread is indispensable to life. We all understand this. However strong a
person may be, if he takes no nourishment, he will grow weaker, and life
will become extinct. Even so with the Word of God. It contains a
heavenly principle, and works powerfully in them that believe.

Bread must be eaten. I may know all about bread. I may have bread, and
may give it to others. I may have bread in my house and on my table in
great abundance. But that will not help me, if through illness I am
unable to eat it, I shall die. And so, a mere knowledge of God's Word,
and even the preaching of it to others, shall not benefit me. It is not
enough to think about it. I must feed on God's Word, and take it into my
heart and life. In love and obedience, I must appropriate the words of
God, and let them take full possession of my heart. Then they will
indeed be words of life.

Bread must be eaten daily. And the same is true of God's Word. The
Psalmist says: "Blessed is the man-his delight is in the law of the
LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night." (Psalm 1:1-2) and,
"O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day." (Psalm 119:97).
To secure a strong and powerful spiritual life God's Word every day is
indispensable.

When on earth the Lord Jesus learned, loved, and obeyed the word of the
Father. And if you seek fellowship with Him, you will find Him in His
Word. Christ will teach you to commune with the Father, through the
Word, even as was His custom. You will learn, like Him, to live solely
for the glory of God and the fulfillment of His Word.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/andrew-murray/the-word-of-god/
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