Consistent with the Word

April 14

Abiding in Christ holds great promise. There is nothing else upon which we may spend ourselves in life that has the great reward that we are assured if we will remain faithful to Him. Of course that hope does not rest in our own integrity. It is secure because of His faithfulness.

We may trust completely in His promises and in the assurance we have that He who will not look upon sin is incapable of sin Himself. Because lying is counted among the worst of man’s character flaws, we may be sure that the Lord of the universe will not allow falsehood to be identified with His holy person.

In John 15:7 Jesus says, “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, you may ask whatever you want of Me and it will be done for you.” The scope of that promise is mind boggling! Even allowing for the fact that our God cannot answer a prayer that is in conflict with His immutable law, it is a remarkable assurance.

But if we have given our heart to Jesus, our heart will not allow us to desire something that is inconsistent with His revealed will. If we know the Word that sets us free, our prayers will be consistent with those that are affirmed by the Word—salvation for the lost, healing for the sick, truth for those in error.