S – This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is, the word of God, which also works effectively in you who believe.

 1 Th 2:13 CSB

O – Commentary:  

The spoken Word of God has an inherent power to change. For this reason the Word of God through the Old Testament prophets was recognized as being powerful and not falling to the ground (i.e., lacking sufficient power to hit its mark and accomplish its purpose; cf. 1 Sam. 3:19). The Word of God has the creative power of God behind it and in it (Gen. 1:3). Paul credited the changes in the Thessalonians to this spoken Word of God. Not only had it effected changes in them in the past, but also it was continuing to change them since they continued to believe it. (The word believe is in the Gr. pres. tense, indicating continuing action.) The truth of God, like a good medicine, will continue to heal sin-sick souls so long as people receive it by faith.

“1 Thessalonians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – The Word of God has the power to change us and anything or anyone we interact with today.  We should reverence God’s Word but also invite it to do its work.  Our faith and trust should be an ongoing action of belief.

R – Lord, thank you for your Word.  When we speak it, we are activating our faith to come into alignment with your plans and purposes.  Help us to walk confidently in what you have for us today so we can share a genuine faith with others as well.