God's Word carried in ourselves (2 Corinthians 4:7)

Enjoying God Wants His Word to Become Flesh Again - Bill Johnson

Reminds me that we are fragile Jars of Clay (2 Cor 4:7)

• Genesis 2:7 (Creation): Alludes to humanity being formed from dust (clay) by God, the Master Potter. 
• Isaiah 64:8 (The Potter and the Clay): Reinforces the idea of God as the Creator shaping His people, linking to the clay imagery. 

In essence, "jars of clay" serves as a powerful reminder for believers to rely on God's strength, find purpose in their weaknesses, and recognize that the divine message they carry is far greater than their own fragile selves. 

Our life continues after our body goes into the ground. "With my own eyes I will see my redeemer" is a famous declaration of faith from the Book of Job (19:25-27) in the Bible, expressing Job's profound belief that even after his physical suffering and decay, he would personally see God, his divine Redeemer, stand on the earth. It signifies ultimate hope, personal revelation, and vindication, finding deeper meaning in Christian theology as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's return. 

God’s Word Is Living, Creative, and Sustaining. God’s Word is not information. It is force, life, and order. Creation by the Word: God spoke, and reality obeyed. Heb 4:12; Genesis 1:3; Psalm 33:6, 9

• Sustained by the Word: All things hold together by Christ’s spoken authority. Colossians 1:16–17; Hebrews 1:3
• Life through the Word: We live spiritually by what God speaks, not merely by provision. Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4
• Faith comes from hearing: Faith is generated, not manufactured. Romans 10:17
• Principle: God’s Word already contains power. The question is not capability, but reception.

God Chose Partnership, Not Automation. God sovereignly chooses to work through people. Co-laborers with God: He involves us in the fulfillment of His purposes. 1 Corinthians 3:6–9; 2 Corinthians 6:1

• The Parable of the Sower: The same seed produces different results based on the condition of the heart. Mark 4:14–20
• Principle: The Word is perfect. The soil determines the yield.

God’s Word Can Be Rendered Ineffective. Not because it lacks power, but because it is resisted or replaced. Tradition over truth: Human systems can nullify divine power. Mark 7:6–13

• Unbelief limits fruitfulness: Not God’s willingness, but human trust. Matthew 13:58; Hebrews 4:2
• Principle: Unbelief does not cancel God’s Word. It disconnects us from its benefit.

Zacharias and the Mercy of Silence. Zacharias believed God was able, but doubted He was willing for him. Muted to protect destiny: God silenced what could sabotage promise. Luke 1:18–20

• God’s mercy in restraint: Silence preserved what speech would have destroyed. Luke 1:64
• Principle: Sometimes God limits our voice to protect our future.

Mary and the Power of Agreement. Mary models perfect stewardship of promise. Total surrender: “Let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38

• Treasure before understanding: She pondered, not pressured, the promise. Luke 2:19
• The Word performs itself: God’s spoken Word carries its own ability. Isaiah 55:10–11; Luke 1:37
• Principle: Agreement creates space for incarnation. The Word becomes flesh where it is welcomed.

Stewardship of Promise Is Active. God’s promises are not decorations. They are assignments. Meditation brings fruit: What you dwell on shapes what you carry. Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1–3

• Confession displaces lies: Truth spoken replaces deception believed. 2 Corinthians 10:3–5; Proverbs 18:21
• Guarded sharing: Holy things require holy environments. Matthew 7:6
• Principle: What you protect, you preserve. What you steward, you multiply.

Personal Responsibility and Invitation. Every believer carries promises meant to shape real life. Promises for every domain: Health, family, calling, provision. 2 Peter 1:3; Philippians 4:19

• Testimony follows obedience: God confirms His Word with power. Mark 16:20; Revelation 12:11
• The ultimate invitation: Christ Himself is the living Word. John 1:1, 14; Romans 10:9–10
• Final Call: Prepare the heart. Receive the Word. Steward it well. When the Word is honored, it becomes flesh again.