Word Up!!

“But if I say, “so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:17 NIV

Last weekend I was looking at some of my old cell phones. Yes, y’all I still have my first-generation iPhone. It is still in the black and pink case that I bought for it.  Unfortunately, It still only shows the red need to charge sign and then it shuts off. You know I may take it to the geek squad at Best Buy to see if there is any hope for it.

On the other hand, my iPhone 4, lit up like a Christmas tree, no service without the SIM card of course, but plenty of forgotten pictures from yesterday.  Both phones fit into the palm of my hand. I thought to myself, these were some powerful devices in their day.

You know what else is powerful? The Word of God. It is life changing to those who believe. Words have real power friends. God spoke this world into being by the power of His words, we were made by in his image by that same powerful Word. I like talking about all the wonderful things Words can do. They do more than just convey information; they can make an impact.

This past Monday I shared my So Good to know blog with my family. Let me share it with you today.

I titled it:

Grandma’s Kitchen

I see my grandmother in so many things, in her kitchen I saw the cornmeal, representing her diversity because she knew how to get her point across. There is the all-purpose flour and like it she was always suitable for any occasion. Oh yes, how about some sugar, she was sweet with plenty of love to go around. Here is the baking powder, and just like it, when she needed to be heard, she would increase her volume. She definitely provided the flavor of salt; it gave a lasting impression. With strong bones, like milk she was always there to give a helping hand.  Don’t forget the eggs, she was the protein that held us together. Finally, look what I found, the shortening (Crisco), it was like her too, coating things evenly. She was Our Fair Lady.

So good to know

After gathering all of those ingredients together, I realize I have her Cornbread. I can still taste it, fresh and hot right out of her cast iron skillet. When I think of my grandmother, I smile. There are so many beautiful moments and memories I shared with her. She was a beautiful lady who was both caring and loving. What a blessing it made in my life to have her.

Sharing the post with my family brought us together on common ground of someone we all loved and cared about. There was such an outpouring of love from everyone. It was like in that moment that we were all together around the kitchen table, waiting on that cornbread. Apart and together, we all took a trip back in time.

What does God’s Word do? Like my title Word Up, it reminds us it heals, restores, motivates, awakens, activates, equips, reveals, builds, provides correction in love and truth. King David knew the preciousness of God’s word when he declared, I seek you with all my heart, do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:10-11.

The Word of God is his alive with the power to inform, reform and transform!! Hallelujah!! Glory to his name!

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time you should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.