And for this reason we too give thanks to God unceasingly, that, in receiving the word of God from hearing us, you received not a human word but, as it truly is, the word of God, which is now at work in you who believe. (1 Thessalonians 2:13 NABRE)
These words are from Saint Paul to the young church he started in Thessalonica. He writes of his gratefulness to God for their newfound faith. He reminds them, and us, that the word of God he preaches does not originate from his person, but from God. He is pointing out to them, and to us, that the words he delivers are far more significant than anything he might have come up with on his own.
With that said, let's consider all the inspired authors of the Bible, who wrote their pieces over the course of about 1,500 years. One author who inspired each one of them. The same author is at work in you and me.
How will you be inspired? How will you respond?
Today, I will remember that God's Word is not merely a human word.
Saint Theophilus of Corte, who, as time went on, gave more and more singlehearted service to God and to God's sons and daughters, pray for us.
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