GO, STAND AND SPEAK IN THE TEMPLE
Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. Acts 5:20
God’s words are words of life. These are also known as scriptures. The scriptures were written when the men of God were moved by the Holy Spirit. “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 2 Peter 1:20”. So they are valuable and have a definite purpose.
Unfortunately, most of the times, we see numerous interpretations and application of the word of God are like motivational speeches, personality development classes or giving tips how to become rich or prosperous. But, the interpretation or application of the word of God should be like preparing yourself to His kingdom. Many times, they are viewed how to get benefits on this earth than how to be with the Lord after death. One thing that we need to remember is that in Christ, all your earthly needs shall be provided to you in due time. Read this verse-“The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. Psalms 34:10.” So what do the people need? If everything is provided to His people in due time, why do they need to think to have the things lacking on this earth?
The main purpose for which the words of life are written is to exhort you, to correct you in the light of the word of God and to make your path right so that you shall enter his kingdom. Therefore, we are required to seek the kingdom above while we live on this earth from the point of view of the word of life as the Lord provides all the things you need on this earth according to his promise written in Psalms 34:10. In this regard, read the following which is written- “set affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2”.
The word of life talks about the eternal life after death. The life on the earth is not permanent. You may live maximum 70 years (Read “the days of our years are threescore years and ten; …Psalms 90:10). Therefore remember that we are sojourners and strangers on this earth. “For we are strangers before thee and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding. 1 Chronicles 29:15.” Hence, the application or interpretation of the word of God needs to make ourselves ready for the kingdom above than for this temporary life on earth.