The Rhema Word Series

The Rhema Word

Through daily reading of the Bible, God’s Word which is referred to in Greek as 'logos' we can grow in our knowledge of the truth of God. God wants to speak to His people and provide insight beyond our human understanding.

In Greek, the word Rhema means “an utterance.” The Rhema word in Biblical terms refers to a portion of scripture that “speaks” to a believer. In most cases, a Rhema word received while reading the Bible applies to a current situation or need.

In essence, the Rhema word is timely and extremely valuable in a disciple's daily walk with God.

In 2 Timothy 3:16-17, the Apostle Paul writes: “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”

Because God inspired the writers of the Bible to put words on paper as the Holy Spirit instructed them, we can trust the words contained in the Bible to have real meaning in our lives. It is the Holy Spirit who enlightens us when we read the Bible, He imparts wisdom, knowledge and understanding. God is with us as we read His word and He is able to make His words come alive in our hearts.

Consider Matthew 4:4, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word [rhema] that proceeds out of the mouth of God.”

In John 6:63, Jesus said, “The words [rhema] that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.”

With the help of the Holy Spirit, logos words on a page can become Rhema words and have great significance in our lives, by the work of the Holy Spirit we can receive supernatural guidance, comfort, answers and assurances from God.

As dynamic disciples, we should seek to spend time studying the logos word of God and pray that God will reveal His Rhema word to us. May God guide each of us to a greater understanding of His word and its application in our daily lives.