Blessed is the man who
does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or
sit in the seat of mockers. But his
delight is in the law of the LORD and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. Psalm 1:2-3
Good morning
friends. I hope you are doing well. Today I want you to search your hearts and
ask yourself, how much do I value God’s Word?
If someone asked us that question, we would say we value it above all we
have and own. We know that our actions
speak louder than our words, so I ask this question, how often do you read
God’s Word?
I started a
new online Bible study this week titled Read
the Bible for Life. The author of
the study is George H. Guthrie. He
states in this study that only 16% of churchgoers read the Bible every day and
only 37% say that Bible reading and study have made a significant difference in
the way they live their lives. These
statistics came across to me as very alarming and very sad. More than half of churchgoers do not read the
Bible on a consistent basis. If
churchgoers are neglecting to spend time in God’s Word, I can’t imagine what
the church in America will look like in the years to come.
Years ago I
made a commitment to spend time in God’s Word.
I realized, if I wanted my Heavenly Father to speak to me, I would have
to read the Bible. I have discovered,
the more time I spend reading and studying God’s Word, the more I desire to
read and study His Word. I find God’s
Word to be encouraging, nurturing, and fulfilling. My desire for my family and friends is for
them to experience the same, as they make the commitment to read and study the
Word of God. Pray, and ask your Savior
and LORD to help you commit to spending time reading the Bible and that as you
do this you will be encouraged, nurtured, and fulfilled. Romans
15:4 – For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so
that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have
hope.
Psalm 119:105 – Your Word is a lamp
to my feet and a light for my path. God’s Word provides us with clear
direction. When we read and study God’s
Word, and internalize and obey God’s instruction, we will be able to live a
life filled with joy. Also, reading and
studying God’s Word provides us with strength to endure until we enter into our
eternal Heavenly home. Apply God’s Word
to your life. It will completely change
your life for the better. Peace and joy
will abound in your life as never before.
Psalm 19:7-11 – The law of the LORD
is perfect, reviving the soul. The
statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy
to the heart. The commands of the LORD
are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and
altogether righteous. They are more
precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than
honey from the comb. By them is your
servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. We find in these scriptures that God’s Word revives us, makes
us wise, gives us joy, gives light to our eyes, warns us, and rewards us. So I ask the question, why are Christians not
reading God’s Word consistently? God
desires to offer us so much if we would only be willing to spend time with
Him.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – All Scripture is
God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in
righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good
work. Every word in the Holy Book is God’s inspired
Word. God’s Word is trustworthy and
true. The Bible is our standard for
testing everything that claims to be true.
The world is filled with many ideologies claiming to be true, but when
these ideologies are placed alongside God’s Word, it is clear they are false
and are a tool of Satan to deceive the world.
So I end
today by asking you again, how much value do you place on God’s Word?
Dear Heavenly Father, I pray today my
family and friends will place value on Your Holy Word. I pray for all believers that they would
commit to reading and meditating on Your Word each day. LORD help us to apply Your Word to all areas
of our lives. I pray when we read Your
Word, we will read with expectation of hearing Your voice. Help us dear Jesus to truly value Your
Word. In Jesus Holy Name I pray…..Amen
I really enjoy your blog Tessa:) Sadly, I am one of those that goes to bed meaning to read the Bible before I pass out, and meaning to write in a journal, but it seems I fall asleep praying, and pray while driving, while working, real fast before a meal, and whatever else. It seems most of the time I don't put time aside for HIM, instead, I fit him into the day. Then I feel bad about that too, and pray to be forgiven for not slowing down and taking the time to properly praise HIM.
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