The Living Word (LOGOS) Made Flesh – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional July 18th

(How The Word Of God Transforms Your Mindset)

TO THE BIBLE: John 8:43
“Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word.”

LET’S TALK
The Bible says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). “Logos” encompasses speech, idea, thought, and message; it is the substance of a message.

John 1:14 tells us that the Word or “Logos” of God became flesh, and that’s Jesus Christ. All of God’s thoughts, ideas, and opinions, are encapsulated in Him.

“Lalia,” on the other hand, describes a mode of speech; it’s the way you say what you say. This can be by gesticulations, semasiological communication, dialects or pronunciations. Jesus said to the pharisees and the Jews as they questioned His words, “Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word” (John 8:43).

They didn’t understand His communication (“Lalia”) because they couldn’t comprehend His message (“Logos”).

An example is found in (John 11:11-14) when He said to His disciples, “…Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may wake him up. Then His disciples said, “Lord, if he sleeps he will get well.”

However, Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He was speaking about taking rest in sleep.

Then Jesus said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead.” A similar thing happened when Jesus went to the house of Jairus, whose little daughter had just died.

The Bible says, “Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, “Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping.” And they ridiculed Him, knowing that she was dead.” (Luke 8:52-53).

The people didn’t understand His “Lalia” because they couldn’t comprehend His message. If only they knew that His message stated who He was: “…I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live” (John 11:25).

As a child of God, it’s important for you to give attention to the ministry of the Word and the Holy Spirit in the house of God.

That’s how you’re cultured, trained, and taught the message of Christ. That message gives you a language—the “Lalia” of Christ.

Go Deeper
Mark 11:23; Proverbs 18:21; Matthew 12:37

Speak:
Blessed Father, thank you for your Word that cultures my spirit. As I grow in the Kingdom-culture of faith, it gives me a language that clearly communicates your truth and also forms in me a mindset of victory.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Acts 25:1-12, Psalms 7-10
TWO YEAR
Galatians 5:13-19, Isaiah 38

Act:
Avoid careless talk; speak faith-filled words that create realities and align with God’s truth, not circumstances.