BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

But something has been seriously missing. I don’t see that same passionate love for the Word. We’re not hungry like we used to be. Jesus said to those who are hungry, “Come!” He didn’t quit feeding, we just stopped coming. Maybe because of the accessibility of the Word, the Word has lost its value to some. Too many Christians are looking for the church with the shortest service while others say, “Well, I can always watch on the Internet.” True, but is that really “coming”? The problem is, that means they’re getting very little Word. That won’t cut it, especially in today’s world. God’s desire is that we stir ourselves up to be hungry for Him. And, regardless of popular opinion, that can’t be satisfied apart from His Word. Jesus said we are fed spiritually by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Luke 4:4). When you truly value the Word, you value and esteem God. “In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself” (John 1:1, The Amplified Bible). God and His Word are one. All things began with the Word. Think about the actual words, spoken first and now printed on the page: Those words are God. They are absolutely God in every regard, fully exemplifying the character and nature of God. To reject His Word is to reject Him. The Word is as alive as any person (Hebrews 4:12, AMP), and this person is God Himself. Jesus is one with God, isn’t He? John 1:14 says that He is the Word made flesh. Putting the Word First Deuteronomy 6:6 (AMP) says, “These words...shall be [first] in your [own] minds and hearts.” Notice it says the Word shall be first. What does it mean to put the Word first? Well, first, by definition means: “preceding all others in time, order or importance.” Putting the Word first is not just reading it first in the morning, but making it the filter through which you see everything. It is having the Word as the highest and most prominent authority in your life, preferring it over everything else. You’re going to have to invest your life into the Word by listening to and doing whatever it says to do. Proverbs 4:20-21 (AMP) instructs us to “attend to my words; consent and submit to my sayings. Let them not depart from your sight; keep them in the center of your heart.” The Message Bible says, “Wrap yourself in them from head to foot; wear them like a scarf around your neck” (Proverbs 6:21). Simply put, keep the Word going in your eyes and ears, and out of your mouth all the time. If you do this, Proverbs 6:22 (AMP) promises His Words “shall lead you; when you sleep, they shall keep you; and when you waken, they shall talk with you.” And since the Word is alive, it knows exactly what to say to you! How? By the Holy Spirit who causes us to hear the sound of His voice (John 16:13). The great thing is, it’s not hard to become hungry. What you give your attention to, you will desire. For example, new cars and fashions may be ugly to you at first, but after you see them over and again, you want two of each! Here’s a good place to start: The Bible tells us, “He is faithful that promised…” (Hebrews 10:23) and, “[His words] are true and faithful” (Revelation 21:5). Give some special time to stop and think about God’s faithfulness to His Word. If you read Psalm 119 you will catch a glimpse of David’s love affair with the Word in every verse. Because the Word is supernatural, it will begin to impart life into your spirit and soul. Crossing into 2013, I sensed the early stirring of the same amazing hunger I witnessed in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. George and I both began preaching with a renewed hunger and passion ourselves. It’s true! What you look at, say and act on is what you will hunger for. Now, in 2014, the hunger is still growing and so are the results. God is helping us! With just a little cooperation on our part, all of us will quickly find ourselves in the midst of the most stunning streams of His glory as He satisfies the hungry, confirming His glorious Word among us. V About : Terri Copeland Pearsons is the eldest daughter of Kenneth Copeland. Since 1993, she and her husband, George Pearsons, have served as senior pastors of Eagle Mountain International Church at Kenneth Copeland Ministries in Fort Worth, Texas. For information or ministry materials go to terricopelandpearsons.com. *****ADVERTISEMENT***** Glorious 2014 Women’s Conference October 10-11 Destrehan, La. Join guest speaker Terri Copeland Pearsons & host Rev. Cathy Duplantis as they share a now word from God for His precious daughters. Free Admission Live Webcast Jesse Duplantis Ministries International Headquarters 1973 Ormond Blvd. Destrehan, LA 70047 1-985-764-2000 info@jdm.org ****************************** BVOV : 25

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