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God emphasizes things by repeating them to me. This morning He wanted me to understand the importance of His Word, a.k.a. the Bible.
If you work the words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who dug deep and laid the foundation of his house on bedrock. When the river burst its banks and crashed against the house, nothing could shake it; it was built to last.”
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Message, Luke 6:48
God’s Word is true strength: it is a living, breathing document that is written for each and every one of us. Although the words are the same, the message is interpreted for me by the Holy Spirit. The true test of how well I’ve taken in God’s Word is when crisis hits: will my house fall down, or withstand the onslaught? Jesus says that the foundation must be deep – it must encompass all parts of my life. His Word is also what guides me through life and helps me choose the right direction to go in.
By your words I can see where I’m going;
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They throw a beam of light on my dark path
Message, Psalms 119:105
God’s direction can come in many ways – either as a direct instruction or as an outline. I started out asking God to reveal His plan for me, hoping for a clear, cut-and-dry mission for me to accomplish. Rather I’m finding that He is showing me things –ways to live– and gently growing my spirit. Maybe that big mission will come around one day. Right now I’m waiting on God for strength and insight.
One thing I can be sure of is that God will never leave me confused about what to do – the what will always be clear, but the why may only come later. I’m called to be obedient! Just because God shows me a certain direction doesn’t mean it’ll be easy, or without trials. As this morning’s Mustard Seed page said: … there are no short cuts to heaven. To reach any place worth going, we’ve got to be prepared to put our shoulder to the wheel and to work hard. But it’s worth it!
I inherited your book on living;
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it’s mine forever — what a gift!
And how happy it makes me!
Message, Psalms 119:111
I’m usually very excitable (read: hyperactive) — as those close to me will attest — but when I start reading God’s Word I can feel the Holy Spirit calm me down so I can savor and digest each word. The bible retains its relevance because the Holy Spirit puts it in perspective for me. Spending time reading the Word is spending time with God.
You’re my place of quiet retreat;
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I wait for your Word to renew me
Message, Psalms 119:114
God re-iterates how important it is for me to wait on Him. He’s there for me when I feel like I’m at my wit’s end. This is my God, and I love Him dearly.
ps: I had this verse down too, but I’m not sure why:
But don’t dear friend, resent GOD’s discipline;
don’t sulk under his loving correction.
It’s the child he loves that GOD corrects;
a father’s delight is behind all this
Message, Proverbs 3:11-12
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