Some
people consider the Bible as an archaic collection of opinions, poems and
interesting stories or fairytales. Yet, for authentic Believers, each verse
gives us wisdom for living, sustains our spirit and soul, and increases our
faith (Romans 10:17).
God's
Word is a light for our path and a lamp for our feet, so that we do not stumble
on our way through this world (Psalm 119:104-105). It acts as a compass to keep
us moving in the right direction. We count on Biblical wisdom to help us to
make good choices.
The
Bible's parables, instruction, correction and exhortation, (2 Timothy 3:16) provide
us with a successful and encouraged life. Eventually, no storm we encounter
will concern us, because we have strong faith, built within us by the Word of
God (Romans 10:17).
As
our carnal, fleshly character gives way to the nature of Christ in us
(Galatians 5:17-24; 2 Peter 1:3-4), we struggle less and triumph more over
temptation, fear and trials. When we hide His Word in our heart (Psalm 119:11),
we are comforted and encouraged.
We
also have instant recall for reassurance through every trauma we face. As we
hunger and thirst after righteousness (Matthew 5:6), God plants His desires in
our heart (Psalm 37:4), and His ways become our way of life.
Our
goal on this earth is to use our gifts and talents to further His Kingdom
through our relationships, vocation, hobbies, ministries, and as neighbors. As
we digest God's Word, it becomes a part of every fiber of our being, (Proverbs
6:23).
The
commandments of the Lord are good and totally righteous, helpful and protective
of us. We prosper when we pay attention to God's counsel in His Word, and when we
walk in His precepts as part of our daily routine.
The
fulfillment of the words of the prophets recorded in the Bible throughout
history, confirm our faith beyond any doubt. We walk in peace as each new day
dawns, and as the morning star rises in our heart (2 Peter 1:19).
Prayer:
Father
God, we pray for Your will to be done in us as it is in heaven, and for Your
Kingdom to come both in us and on the earth. We can never thank You enough for
providing for us not only physically, but also mentally, emotionally and
spiritually as well (Psalm 23:1-4).
You
gave us Your Spirit and Your Word to inform us of Your goals, methods and
intentions through the ages and dispensations of time. We thank You for our
daily bread, and for forgiving us of our sins, as we forgive those who
negatively infringe physical, emotional and mental trauma on our body and soul
(Matthew 6:9-13). We give You all of the praise and glory.
Thought
for the Day:
God
allows certain circumstances in our life in order to lead us into a deeper walk
with, and trust in Him; therefore, when we circumvent His work in someone
else's life by trying to help them without God's direction, we actually block
God's plans for them.
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Ephesians 2:10
