Devotion 

God’s Word

Frances Taylor 

This passage from Isaiah talks about the purpose of God's Word. Scripture isn't written down and passed down to each generation because it's a nice story. God's Word has purpose just as the snow and rain do. It's our job to discover what the purpose is for us. The overall purpose was to let us know of God's love and saving power; that he was sending his son into the world to earn for us eternal life. His word would help us understand the forgiving nature of God and keep reminding us our responsibilities to ourselves, God and others. Lent is a perfect time to listen to this comparison of the nature of God and the elements of nature for Lent is the season of spring. We are hoping for the end of the snowy season of winter and looking forward to the rains of spring which will reawaken the earth so it will produce both beauty and food for us to enjoy. God's Word can reawaken our joy which can become dormant during a cold winter season, and it is important that we take advantage of this season. Baptism has planted a seed in us, but unless it is nourished, it will not grow and we will not experience the joy and power that God wishes for us. The Scriptures will provide the water to nurture this seed, help it bud and bring it to fulfillment. May God's Word in us not return to him void.

Prayer 

Lord, you give us all we need. Help us to recognize the good gifts you have given us and seek out your guidance in your Word. Amen.