The Word is Powerful

The Word of God is powerful.  I have heard and agreed with that statement ever since I became a believer.  The statement is absolutely true.  However, there is an activation that is necessary for this mighty weapon, The Word of God, to display its inherent power.

In The Alamo City, we have several Air Force bases, and it's not uncommon to catch a glimpse of a fighter jet streaking across the sky.  These powerful aircraft are capable of annihilating entire camps of enemy combatants with a single pass overhead.  As effective as these weapons of warfare are, they pose little threat while locked in a hanger.

Smart phones, laptops, iPads and the like have virtually limitless ability.  With advancement in technology, you can access the Internet and your own personal data, adjust the climate settings and security system of your home, chat face to face with someone on the other side of the planet, and almost anything else you can imagine from almost anywhere your device of choice is accessible.  In fact, it has been said that our smart phones have more functions and potential than the first spaceship that landed on the moon.  With all of these operations and more, each one of these is useless without a power source.

In the same way, we must consider the power of the Word of God in light of Hebrews 4:2:
For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard. (Hebrews 4:2 NASB)

Without the union of faith in our hearts, the Word of God and the good news we've heard are rendered powerless.  Why do we see others who have activated portions of the Word we have not? It's because they have accessed that Scripture through faith.  Why is so and so receiving what you've been wanting for a decade?  It's the faith behind what's been preached to them.  

This gives new meaning to the numerous times scripture says, "...whoever has ears to hear, let them hear."  We don't need to hear with our ears.  We need our spirit to grab hold of truth and ask the Holy Spirit to ignite faith in us that will activate The Word.

In what area do you need to have a faith awakening that will activate The Word?