God’s Word Continues
But the word of God grew and multiplied. Acts 12:24
If you were to ask most people today whether they keep up with current events or follow the news, the answer would likely be “yes.” In fact, some might argue that staying informed is a responsibility. News reports dominate daily conversations. From global crises to political debates and many of those headlines are dramatic, disturbing, or even shocking.
If Acts 12 were a headline today, it might read: “KING ENGAGED IN VIOLENT DISPUTE WITH TYRE AND SIDON,” or “CITIZENS PRAISE KING FOR GIVING AID DURING FAMINE.” And perhaps most jarring: “KING STRUCK DOWN, DIES BY WORM INFESTATION.” It’s wild to think this is all part of Scripture, but it is. If anything, it shows us that chaos, corruption, and conflict are nothing new to the human story.
But right in the middle of these intense political events and tragic headlines, we find one short sentence that changes everything:
“But the word of God grew and multiplied.”
That truth is just as relevant for us today. No matter how loud the world gets, how dark the news may seem, or how uncertain the future feels, God’s Word is still active, living, and advancing. While headlines are written to grab attention, the Word of God is written to transform lives. Unlike the temporary stories of today, it will never fade away. “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8).
That verse reminds me to check what I’m filling up on. Am I feeding on fear from the latest headlines or world conflict or am I growing in faith from God’s eternal Word? Am I more fluent in news articles or Scripture? The difference matters because what fills us eventually shapes us and overflows into our conversations, attitudes, and daily choices.
If you’ve been feeling anxious or overwhelmed by what’s happening in the world, here are some ways to start giving more space to God’s Word:
1. Balance the intake.
Before you scroll the news or social media in the morning, open your Bible first, even if it’s just one chapter. Ask God to speak to you before the world does.
2. Let Scripture shape your speech.
Commit to sharing God’s truth in conversations instead of echoing fear or frustration. When someone brings up bad news, respond with a promise from God’s Word.
3. Keep Scripture visible.
Write down one verse from your daily reading and place it where you’ll see it often like on your mirror, dashboard, or phone lock screen. Let it speak louder than the headlines.
4. Encourage someone with God’s Word.
Send a verse or short encouragement to a friend or co-worker. Help multiply the Word by sowing it into someone else’s day.
Today I want to encourage you to hold fast to the truth that God’s Word continues, even when the world around you feels unstable. Headlines will come and go, and stories will fade, but His Word stands forever. It doesn’t just survive the chaos, it grows and multiplies in it. So let your heart be rooted in something unshakable. Feed on the Word. Speak life and carry the good news wherever you go.
Today’s scripture reading: Acts 12:20-24
20Now Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; but they came to him with one accord, and having made Blastus the king’s personal aide their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food by the king’s country.
21So on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne and gave an oration to them.
22And the people kept shouting, “The voice of a god and not of a man!”
23Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died.
24But the word of God grew and multiplied.
Journal:
- What have I been giving the most attention to lately, world news or God’s Word?
- How can I make room for Scripture to grow and multiply in my life this week?
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