SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

We all refer to the Bible as God's Word. But what does that really mean?

During our devotions last evening, Rex read John 12:49 (KJV): For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father, who sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak." The Living Bible expresses it a little differently: "These are not my own ideas, but I have told you what the Father said to tell you."

Suddenly a new thought struck me. You know how the "red letter" Bibles have the words that Jesus actually spoke in red letters. That makes them stand out so that we know those are the words of Jesus. But wait a minute. According to the Scripture we just quoted, those are not words that Jesus just decided to speak on His own say-so. They are words that GOD TOLD HIM to speak. In other words, they are GOD'S WORDS.

John 17:8 (KJV) confirms this when it says, "For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me . . ."

Is that why we refer to the Bible as "The Word of God" instead of the word of Jesus?

Just wondering. but I do get all excited when a new thought like that strikes me! However you look at it, it's something to think about!

Preacher's Kid