One Simple Word
The tall, thin black man approached my husband and me as we crossed the busy Chicago street. He asked if we were from the nearby Bible school and we assured him that we were. Studying in downtown Chicago provided many opportunities to meet unique individuals from homeless drug-addicts to young single mothers and drunk beggars. This particular stranger began discussing a complex Scripture passage with us from the book of Daniel.
He insisted that angels were deterred by Satan’s forces, which meant that Satan was more powerful than God. My husband looked at the man and declared, “In the end, Satan was destroyed by the blood of Jesus.” The man, with erratic movements and rapid speaking, darted across the busy street and disappeared before our eyes.
The name of Jesus held amazing sway over that man. One Word physically affected him: Jesus. Great orators understand that words contain power when wielded carefully. However, it is rare that one simple word can change the course of a life.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and that life was the light of men.
The Word of God brings more than knowledge or persuasion. The Word breathes new life into this fallen world. God’s word to humanity walked around among His listeners. He wasn’t a static black and white text of paper, but a flesh and blood example of truth and grace.
How has the name of Jesus changed your life? If you attached that Word to your speech today, how might it influence your world?
The Word has changed my life for eternity…It indeed is a powerful Word that gives me strength and peace every single day.
Thank you for sharing the great story form the story of Chicago’s streets 🙂
Heather,
Thank you for the reminder of the power of the Word.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Heather…
The WORD has changed my life in ways I can’t describe in human words….
What a powerful message in this story…
Peace to you girl!
lori
The precious power of the Word keeps me going.
How neat. I like how you put it. It would bring a world of difference. Thanks for sharing.
Wow Heather,
I am just grasping the WORD… The I am…. Be…
It is so overwhelming to think upon. Awesome post girl. Hugs!
Personally to me God’s word has never ever changed but it’s changed my life in so many ways, I’ve learned so much from it – great post!
His word is the sweetest constant in my life. Thanks for sharing this awesome post.