How can we ensure God's word "continued to spread and prevail" in our lives? “So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail with might.” What We See in Ephesus • The Word grew—more people heard it. • The Word prevailed—lives, culture, and spiritual powers yielded to it. • The Word’s advance was God-driven, not man-engineered. Habits That Keep the Word Spreading and Prevailing in Us • Daily intake – Read, listen, or recite Scripture every day (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:11). • Deliberate meditation – Linger over a passage until its truth settles deep (Psalm 1:2). • Quick obedience – Act on what you learn without delay (James 1:21-22). • Spirit-led dependence – Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate and empower (John 14:26; Ephesians 6:17). • Bold proclamation – Share the gospel and teach others “everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). • Life in community – Gather with believers where Scripture is taught, sung, and practiced (Colossians 3:16; Acts 2:42). • Guarding against compromise – Reject teachings or lifestyles that dilute biblical truth (2 Timothy 3:16-17). • Celebration of testimony – Tell how the Word is changing you; stories fuel fresh faith (Revelation 12:11). Results When the Word Has Free Course • Personal transformation—hearts pierced and purified (Hebrews 4:12). • Steady fruit—good works that glorify Christ (John 15:7-8). • Growing disciples—multiplication as in Acts 6:7. • Resilient faith—believers stand firm through trials (1 Peter 1:23). Scriptures That Echo the Pattern • Isaiah 55:11—“My word… will accomplish what I please.” • 1 Thessalonians 2:13—The Word “is at work in you who believe.” • 2 Timothy 2:9—“The word of God is not chained.” Keep welcoming, obeying, and sharing Scripture, and the same unstoppable momentum seen in Ephesus will mark your life today. |
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