Today’s
Passage: Proverbs 7:1-3
"My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you.
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Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers;write them on the tablet of your heart."
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Words
of Devotion
The pastor was amazed. Meeting with other clergy from
his region, he had made statements that, to him, seemed obvious. They simply
were statements about the importance of making decisions that were consistent
with the Bible. He had urged them to support Biblical principles.
To his surprise, he found himself isolated as the only pastor willing to make
this commitment. Everyone else felt that the Bible was out-of-date or
irrelevant, that what was important were issues such as “justice” and social
change. How, he argued, could they make such stands without having the guidance
of God’s Word? But no one would budge.
Today, many people feel like those clergy—even many who think they are
Christians. Sadly, as this story illustrates, even some church leaders reject
the authority of the Bible.
Why
are they wrong?
First, because the Bible is God’s blueprint for successful
living and its principles provide the guidelines to follow if we want to
receive the blessings of God, our Creator.
Second, His Word warns us of the dangers and
temptations we will face, as well as teaches us how to avoid them and be
victorious.
Do
you want victory in your life?
Do
you want to be equipped to overcome temptation?
Then make sure you know
God’s Word. Make a point to read the Bible every day. Study the Bible. Make it your
foundation. Believe its promises. Heed its warnings. Keep its commands.
Today
remember: Living according to His principles opens
the door to His wisdom—to receiving His strength and power, protection and
blessing, and all that He has prepared for you!
Today's
Prayer: Father, I treasure Your Word. It is the
foundation for my life. Give me understanding and wisdom that I might walk in
Your ways. Help me to serve You. In Jesus’ name, Amen
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