This was impressed strongly in my spirit, and I want to share it with you. There are broadly two kinds of people on earth, and understanding this distinction is very important, especially when it comes to building a strong, lasting relationship with God. It shapes how we see life, how we respond to situations, and ultimately what outcomes we experience. Many people move through life without realizing which category they fall into.
The two kinds of people are these: those whose lives are controlled and regulated by the Word, and those whose lives are not regulated by the Word. This difference is not always visible outwardly at first, but over time, it becomes very clear. The direction of a person’s life is deeply tied to what governs them internally.
There is a sequence of what happens to those whose lives are regulated by the Word, and we can understand it clearly through the life of Jesus. But before we go into that, let this truth be settled in your spirit: when a life is regulated by the Word, nothing happens accidentally or outside the Word. Everything aligns, whether seen or unseen.
Jesus is the perfect example of a life that was 100% regulated by the Word. When you read the Scriptures carefully, you will notice that everything He did was in accordance with what had already been written. Even the things that happened to Him—especially those outside His immediate control—still aligned perfectly with the Word, revealing the power of the Word of God.
Consider what happened during His crucifixion. Jesus was crucified between two thieves, one on His left and the other on His right. The Jews did not want the bodies to remain on the cross during the Sabbath, which was a significant feast day. Because of this, the soldiers decided to hasten the death of those crucified by breaking their legs so they could be taken down quickly.
John 19:32–33 (GNT) says, “So the soldiers went and broke the legs of the first man and then of the other man who had been crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus, they saw that he was already dead, so they did not break his legs.” This is very striking when you think about it. They broke the legs of the first man, skipped Jesus, and then broke the legs of the third man—even though Jesus was the second person in line.
The question is: why did they skip Him? It was not random. It was not coincidence. It was because a Scripture had to be fulfilled. Psalm 34:20 (GNT) says, “The Lord preserves them completely; not one of their bones is broken.” Because Jesus’ life was fully aligned with the Word, God ensured that even in death, that Word was fulfilled—revealing how neglecting the Word can lead to spiritual anorexia.
This shows us something powerful: the Word of God has the ability to preserve a man and bring itself to fulfillment in his life. It is not just instruction—it is active and effective. When a person aligns with the Word, the Word begins to take responsibility for outcomes in that person’s life.
This should give you great confidence in the Word of God. It means that when you tie your life to the Word, Heaven ensures that the Word comes to pass in your life—whether you are consciously aware of it or not. Jesus did not know at that moment that soldiers were about to break legs, yet God ensured that His Word stood firm.
Isaiah 55:11 (GNT) says, “So also will be the word that I speak—it will not fail to do what I plan for it; it will do everything I send it to do.” The Word of God cannot fail. It does not try—it accomplishes. It does not attempt—it performs exactly what it was sent to do.
When a life is wrapped up in the Word, things stop happening randomly. Even when situations appear chaotic, there is an unseen order governing everything. Evil may fall on the left and on the right, but it will not come near the one whose life is regulated by the Word. There is a covering that comes from alignment, and avoiding hindrances to effective personal relationship with God is part of what keeps that alignment strong.
There are people God has preserved from danger without them even knowing it. Not because they were careful, but because their lives were tied to the Word. The Word was silently working, ensuring that what was written concerning them was upheld. That is the power of a life governed by Scripture.
So here is the assurance we have: the Word of God cannot fail. You can wrap your life in it and be confident that it will stand. When your life is regulated by Scripture, Heaven backs that Word and brings it to pass in your life. This is not theory—it is a spiritual reality.
WRAP YOURSELF IN THE WORD.
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