Built on the Word

There’s a lot flying under the name “Christian” these days, but let’s be real—not everything that wears the label carries the Spirit. In a world full of confusion, compromise, and counterfeit faith, the foundation that never cracks is God’s Word. As born-again believers, we’re not just called to wear the title—we’re called to live the truth, speak the truth, and be the truth in a world that’s desperate for something real.

God has entrusted us with His Word. That’s no small thing. It’s not just for our personal growth—it’s for the Kingdom. When we speak truth into people’s lives, we’re not just inspiring—we’re planting. We’re investing in something eternal. And in these times, when “Christian” can mean a hundred different things to a hundred different people, God is calling us deeper. Not just to say we believe—but to live like we do. To be filled with the Holy Ghost. To be believers in every sense of the word.

People are chasing everything: money, fame, comfort, control. But we’re called to chase Jesus. To know him—not just the stories about Him, not just the Sunday morning version of Him—but the Word Himself. John 1:1 (NLT) says it loud and clear: “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” That’s Jesus. He was there from the beginning, creating, shaping, sustaining. The living Word. And when we anchor ourselves in Him, we’re tapping into something eternal.

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit move as One. The Father glorifies the Son and the Spirit. The Son glorifies the Father and the Spirit. The Spirit glorifies the Father and the Son. There is no division in them—and there shouldn’t be any in us. As His people, we’re invited into that divine union—that unity and flow of magnificent glory. 1 Corinthians 6:17 (NLT) declares, “But the person who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with him.”

When Jesus—the Living Word—steps into your situation, He doesn’t just brighten the room, He changes the atmosphere. He reveals purpose where there was confusion, peace where there was chaos, and hope where there was nothing left but silence. John 1:4 (NLT) reminds us, “The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.” When you understand that the Word is not just a book—it’s a Person—you start to see everything different. And trust—that light doesn’t dim just because life gets dark. It shines eternally.

Our call is heavy—but it’s holy. We’re not just here to exist. We’re here to reflect Christ. To carry His light into dark places. To stand on the truth when everything around us is shifting. We’re here to be witnesses. That means living lives that point to the One who saved us. Being ready to answer the hard questions. Ready to disciple. Ready to pour into the next person with love and boldness.

As Exodus 25:8 (NLT) records, thousands of years ago, God told Moses, “Have the people of Israel build me a holy sanctuary so I can live among them.” Our Heavenly Father has always wanted to be close. He said in Leviticus 26:12 (NLT), “I will walk among you; I will be your God, and you will be my people.” And in Deuteronomy 4:7 (NLT), Moses was addressing God’s people and reminded them of His Laws, their covenant, and His faithfulness: “What great nation has a god as near to them as the Lord our God is to us whenever we call on Him?” All praise to God that this same nearness became flesh in Jesus Christ.

Jesus is the Word that became flesh and moved into the neighborhood—He walked the earth and dwelt among us. He is that light that shines in darkness. And darkness has never been able to put Him out. John the Baptist came to bear witness to that light, and we carry that same assignment now—to testify that the Light has come and is still shining.

Jesus came to His own, and many rejected Him. But to all who believe and receive Him, John 1:12-13 tells us, “he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn--not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. that He gives the right to become children of God.” That’s not just beautiful words—it’s reality. It’s not a physical birth; it’s spiritual. When we say yes to Jesus, He deposits His Spirit into us. Before Christ, we were walking around with a dead spirit; lifeless and disconnected from God. But once we’re born again, that connection is restored. Our spirit comes alive, and communion with the Holy Spirit begins. That’s where the transformation starts.

And from this place of restored connection with our Heavenly Father, we have sonship and spiritual authority through Christ. We have a new identity. We pray in the name of Jesus because there’s no higher authority. His Kingdom has no end. He is the only way to the Father. He is the truth, the life, the door. Without Him, we’re lost. But with Him—we are unshakable.

He came through a virgin, wrapped in glory and humility. The Messiah came close—because God doesn’t want to love us from a distance. He wants to dwell in us, so that we live free and full of His glory and power. And that’s the foundation we stand on: the Word. Jesus Christ. Everything starts and ends with Him. If people don’t hear the truth from us, how will they know? We’re the carriers of the light, the storytellers of grace, the ones who get to say: “This is real. This is love. This is God.” Let the Word be your foundation—and let your life be the evidence of its power. ■

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