At Christmas and Always God's Word Never Fails - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 19

At Christmas and Always: God’s Word Never Fails
By Lynette Kittle

“For no word from God will ever fail” - Luke 1:37

When the angel Gabriel visited Mary with news of her being highly favored and chosen to carry and give birth to God’s only son on earth, he left her with a promise that we can all hold onto (Luke 1:37).

In our world today, where countless people are rewriting God’s Word to say things He isn’t saying and to support causes that go against His will, we need to remember that God’s Word will never fail. Especially now with the changing times, individuals and groups are believing God’s Word needs a new spin on it and updating, a modernization to keep up with the changing times.

But these are foolish, untrue thoughts and attitudes because they are dead wrong. 2 Corinthians 4:4 explains the source behind their ideas. “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”

When people think they can rewrite what God said and meant, they are revealing their lack of knowledge and faith in Him and exposing their underlying unbelief in His Word. As John 8:47 explains, “Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

Still, God’s Word cannot really ever be changed, rewritten, or torn down. In fact, it can’t even be touched, damaged, or modified in any way that lasts. Humans do not have the power or authority to make His word void. Whether people are being deceived and really believe what they are promoting is true or knowingly determined to tear down God’s Word, all their efforts are in vain As Psalm 119:89 confirms, “Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.”

God’s Unchanging Word
Although some individuals and groups may think they can rewrite and reword what God is saying to us, they are actually powerless to do so because His word comes with an everlasting promise, to stand eternally (1 Peter 1:25) and to never, ever fail us. To help us in understanding how God’s word is lasting and never changes, Isaiah 40:8 describes, “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”

As well, Matthew 24:35 explains, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”

The Living Word
God’s Word is not like human words written in the past. “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).

Because God’s Word is living, it is timeless, untouched by changing times, and able to speak to hearts through all generations. “So is my word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11).

In choosing our words, let us speak, write, and share God’s Word over our own whenever given the opportunity. Whereas our own words may at times fall flat, be outdated, or fail to have a good effect, God’s Word is never void or falls short of its divine purpose.

A Sure Foundation
Because God’s Word is solid and steadfast, we can count on it being a strong foundation for us to build our lives upon. We can have confidence in God’s Word because it doesn’t change with the times, politics, or culture. It will not fail us, ever.

We can base every day of our lives on its principles because modern-day thoughts and opinions do not change the truth of His word. As 1 Corinthians 3:11 reminds us, “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

Intersecting Faith and Life:
Take time in the coming weeks to commit to reading God’s Word. Ask God to reveal His truth to you and show you how to apply it to your daily life. If you're uncertain what God’s Word says about a situation, check His Word before making a decision. When tempted to choose what the world tells you to do over what God says is right, commit to following and trusting His Word over worldly advice.

Further Reading
3 Things We Must Believe About God’s Word

Lynette Kittle is married with four daughters. She enjoys writing about faith, marriage, parenting, relationships, and life. Her writing has been published by Focus on the Family, Decision, Today’s Christian Woman, kirkcameron.com, Ungrind.org, StartMarriageRight.com, and more. She has a M.A. in Communication from Regent University and serves as associate producer for Soul Check TV.