If you step back and survey the book of Acts, it is as much an account of Word growth as it is church growth. But there is arguably a stronger emphasis throughout Acts on the Word of the Lord itself spreading, growing, multiplying, and prevailing (Acts 6:7 12:24 13:49 19:20). As a consequence, there are glorious scenes of church growth in Acts, with thousands being added to the church. The Apostles had a single-minded focus on prayer and the ministry of the Word they understood that it was the center of their ministry (Acts 6:1–4). In the book of Acts, we read a fascinating account of the growth of the Word. We also must remember that the living Word has great potential to grow and spread. The Word of God is instrumental in transforming believers, for we “have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God” (1 Peter 1:23). While we struggle to have an effect on hearts and minds, “the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Heb. While the greatest of humans and their best work fade and disappear from this earth, the Word of our God stands forever (Isa. At this very moment, it is the Word of God’s power that upholds all things (Heb. It was the Word of God that was instrumental in bringing all of creation into being (Ps. We need to be reminded that God’s Word is powerful. As Christians, we ought to stand firm in treasuring the Word of God, which He uses as the primary means for the creation and edification of His church. We should, however, consider that a far more unreasonable pattern has played out in this world: the very Word of God has become underrated. The popularity and success of less-talented people baffles us, and we wonder why our culture is so fixated on superficiality and empty celebrity. Despite their abilities, their work is neglected, and they have not been given their due. We sometimes hear of talented athletes, artists, or authors who are considered underrated.

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