Proverbs 30:5- “Every word…”
Further exegesis of this scripture leads me to ponder on the word ‘every’- the entirety of what is revealed. It’s that sense that God makes no mistakes and each breathed truth is relevant and un-dismissible. What has God said recently that you think you can do without? It would seem one would have to keep coming back to it. For some it may take a lifetime to unpack. If one begins from the premise that God’s wisdom is higher than it behooves on each one of us to take it a little more seriously. Each word is wholesome, tested and tried, and stands the test of time. It must be because it’s tied to the source, as God’s word carries his seal and every one becomes precious and indispensable. The question is which is perfect and able to perform, the answer is every single one. This reminds me too of the scripture in Isaiah 55:11- “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.”
Also consider Matthew 4:4- “Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
May God help us identify, hear clearly His word, and take each jot seriously. Finally see Matthew 5:18- “For I assure you and most solemnly say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke [of the pen] will pass from the Law until all things [which it foreshadows] are accomplished.”
Amen.
God bless.
Evangelist Israel Okunwaye
