87  In the Last Days, God Incarnate Mainly Perfects Man With Words

I

God has come to earth principally to speak His words; what you are in contact with is the word of God, what you read is the word of God, what you hear is the word of God, what you abide by is the word of God, what you experience is the word of God, and in becoming flesh this time, God principally uses the word to make man perfect. He does not show signs and wonders, and especially does not do the work Jesus did in the past. Although They are God, and are both flesh, Their ministries are not the same.

II

Today, God has become flesh primarily to complete the work of “the Word appearing in the flesh,” to use the word to make man perfect, and make man accept the pruning and the refinement of the word. In His words He causes you to gain provision and life, and causes you to see His work and deeds. God uses the word to chastise and refine you, and thus, even if you suffer pain, it’s also because of God’s word.

III

Today, God does work not with facts, but with words. Only after His word has come upon you can the Holy Spirit work within you and cause you to suffer pain or feel sweetness. Only God’s words can bring you into reality and only God’s words can make you perfect. The work done by God during the last days is principally the use of His word to make every person perfect and to guide man. All the work that He does is through the word; He does not use facts to chastise you. There are times when some people resist God. God does not cause you great discomfort, your flesh is not chastised, nor does it suffer any pain—but once His word comes upon you, and refines you, it’s unbearable for you. And so, during the last days, when God becomes flesh, He principally uses the word to accomplish all and reveal all.

from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. All Is Achieved by the Word of God