ROMANS 10:8

“But what does it say? ‘THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART’—that is, the word of faith which we are preaching,”

We say a lot of things, don’t we? Some of our words are important and should cause others to sit up and notice. Other words are just a buzzing sound in the ears of others. They don’t carry much weight. Even preachers can be guilty of being too wordy in their sermons. What is it we are supposed to be talking about? I believe it is pretty clear in today’s verse.

Paul continues to pull from Deuteronomy 30, this time from verse 14 which says, “On the contrary, the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may follow it.” God promised the Jewish nation that He would be near them as long as they listened to “the word.” He said it was very near them. It was in their mouth (speaking) and in their heart (believing). He wanted them to follow Him, not out of coercion, but because they truly believed and wanted to obey. The same is true for us.

APPLICATION

Matthew Poole’s Commentary says, “by the word of faith, he means the gospel, and the doctrine of it: and the gospel is so called, either effectively, because it works faith; or objectively, because it is a received faith, and is the proper object of it.” We have to believe the Gospel is true before we can speak it effectively. Sometimes the best way to speak the word of faith is by letting your life show it. Let others see the change in your heart.

In 1 Timothy 4:6 Paul give Timothy an admonition regarding this word of faith. “In pointing out these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have been following.” I love that. The word of faith nourishes us. But think about that for a second. In order to receive nourishment, you must be ingesting something. We have to be feasting on God’s Word to be nourished by it.

The ministry in which I serve, Every Man A Warrior, teaches men the importance of memorizing Scripture. But it is not just that. It’s spending time ingesting the Word. Daily Quiet Times are critical in order to stay nourished. When was the last time you spent an hour in the Word? Don’t let another day go by. Remember, it is near you.

I am so thankful, Lord, that Your Word is so close to me.

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