Section 3
such as murmurings and reasonings, can supply us with life. Hence, we may pray-read a verse like Philippians 2:14 word by word. In this way, we shall live by every word that proceeds out through the mouth of God.
SINGING THE WORD
Colossians 3:16 says, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God." Here Paul does not speak of reading, analyzing, or meditating on the Word. Instead, he encourages us to sing the Word. We should receive the word of Christ not only by read ing, but also by singing, psalming, and praising. Whether or not we sing well, the Lord is pleased to hear us singing the Word. He is happy when we sing from our spirit and from our heart. If we do not know a melody to use in singing a par ticular verse, we may make up one of our own. The important thing is that we learn to sing the Word of God. I believe that one day in a meeting we may spend most of the time singing a book like Ephesians.
We have pointed out that the Lord Jesus said that man does not live by bread alone, but by