The Symbols Of The Word Of God
God likens His Word to many things and each of the symbols used to convey a unique facet of truth to represent it. These are “the symbols of the Word of God” with a brief description:
1. The Word is like Fire (Jeremiah 23:29)
It burns, cleanses and purges all that is contrary to its holy standard.
2. The Word is like a Hammer (Jeremiah 23:29)
It smashes and demolishes evil.
3. The Word is like a Lamp (Psalm 119:105)
It is an instrument of light and illumination in the darkness.
4. The Word is like a Mirror ( James 1:23)
It reveals to us what we are and what we can be in God.
5. The Word is like Milk (1 Peter 2:2)
It nourishes the young in Christ
6. The Word is like a Rod (Revelation 11:1-2)
As a measuring instrument it is the Divine standard in all matters of faith and practice.
7. The Word is like a Seed (1 Peter 1:23; Luke 8:11; James 1:18)
It is a germinating, life producing Word, having the potential of eternal life within it.
8. The Word is like a Sword (Hebrews 4:12)
It is sharp and two-edged in its operation, separating the things of the flesh and the spirit.
9. The Word is like Water (Ephesians 5:26; John 15:3; 17:17; Psalm 119:5,9)
It is life giving, refreshing and a cleansing agent
10. The Word is like Gold (Psalm 19:7-10; Job 28:1; Proverbs 25:2)
It is of priceless value. The Bible is an inexhaustible gold mine where one can dig out treasures forever.
11. The Word is like Honey (Psalm 19:10; Revelation 10:10)
It is sweet to the taste
12. The Word is like an Ox-goad (Ecclesiastes 12:11)
It is an instrument which prods the oxen into fulfilling its duties.
13. The Word is like a Nail (Ecclesiastes 12:11)
It is fastened in a sure place. We can safely hang things on it.
14. The Word is like Bread (Matthew 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3; Psalm 119:103; Isaiah 55:10; Exodus 16)
It is the staff of life, ever fresh and meant for daily consumption.
15. The Word is like a Pearl (Matthew 7:6)
It is a precious gem. Though formed in darkness, it was the colours of the rainbow when brought to the light.
16. The Word is like an Anchor (Hebrews 6:18-19)
It holds the believer in safety through every storm.
17. The Word is like a Star (2 Peter 1:19; Revelation 2:28)
It guides the believer to Christ
18. The Word is like Meat (Hebrews 5:14)
It is strength-giving food for the mature.
