“For I am  not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…” 
Romans 1:16
 
This is a message, the one message, that includes this whole chaotic world in spite of all its differences and distinctions.  “…the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes!”
 
God’s word is mighty in power and influence--
In Jeremiah 5:14, A devouring flame:
“Therefore this says the LORD God of hosts:
‘Because you speak this word,
Behold, I will make My words in your mouth fire,
And this people wood, And it shall devour them.”
And,
In Jeremiah 23:20, A crushing hammer,
“‘Is not My word like a fire?’  says the LORD,
‘And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?’”
 
Remember Jeremiah was a prophet called in his youth with a heartbreaking message to the stiff necked people of Judah.
 
In Ezekiel 37:7, A life-giving force:  
“So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to bone.”
(Read  Vs. 1-14 for the full force of God’s word here concerning the dry bones.)
 
Romans 1:16, our opening Scripture, speaks of the saving power of His word. (Read it again.)
 
Ephesians 6:17, A defensive weapon:
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”  (These are apart of the armor of God.)
 
In Hebrews 4:12, A probing instrument:
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” 
 
Your word, Lord God, is loved by your saints (God’s people):
“Your word is very pure; 
Therefore Your servant loves it.”   Psalm 119:140
 
“I rejoice at Your word
As one who finds great treasure.”  Psalm 119:163
 
Your word Lord God--
Authenticates the Divinity of Christ:
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.“  
John 20:31
 
It gives knowledge of eternal life:
“These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that your have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.”  
1 John 5:13
 
It is written to give hope:
”For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”  
Romans 15:4
 
Sacred is Your word, Oh Lord--
“You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take anything from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.”  
Deuteronomy 4:2
 
“Do not add to His words,
Lest He reprove you, and you be found a liar.”  Proverbs 30:6
 
“And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.”  
Revelation 22:19
 
Thank you for your so great love dear Lord!  Your word is light and life.  Oh how we love and adore you precious Jesus, Savior and Lord!  We give you all honor, praise and glory.  Amen