The Power of God's Word - Comfort and Hope

Friday: March 19, 2010

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification and exhortation and comfort.

Prophecy, is the speaking forth of the Word of GOD. It is the role of the preacher and teacher of God's Word. The Prophet is a person who only speaks GOD'S Word and does not mingle his thoughts and understanding with that of the Word.

Prophecy is an essential element in the Church, so that the people will hear GOD'S Word and build their life on Him, not on any other ground. The Prophet is anointed to edify the Church, exhort the people to GODly action and to comfort those who morn or are aflicted. Edification, exhortation and comfort touch every aspect of the Church which is built on Christ JESUS, therefore, the Word of the LORD is essential.

In Psalm 119:45, 46; we hear words about the Word, hope and comfort: "Remember the Word unto thy servant, upon which thou has caused me to hope. This is my comfort in my affliction; for Thy Word hath given me life." When we remember the Word of the LORD, we have hope; the Word comforts us when we are afflicted, because the Word is LIFE.