There are many daily devotionals out there today. There are Bibles meant to help you read the entire scripture text within a year, there are devotionals that provide an inspiration word everyday, there are electronic reminders for Twitter and Facebook that can keep you on track with reading the Word. Whatever method works for you, you cannot go wrong diving into the daily exploration of the Word of God.
No matter how much we attend church services there really isn't anything that can replace our daily study time with the Lord. Personally, I have noted how inspired I am when I read the Word daily compared to how much I struggle when I fail to do so. The Word is truly like a fountain springing forth and it keeps me feeling refreshed and renewed. It is better to read the Word daily then to try to turn to the Word because of tragedy, heartache or struggle. It becomes that offensive weapon that I can use to guide me through a situation when I think about whatsoever things are pure, lovely or of a good report.
In 2 Timothy 2:15 Paul advised Timothy to study the Word. Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth (Amplified). I believe that Paul understood very well that the Word is the source of our faith and belief, our hope and our strength. It is where we go to know the promises of God and in turn to confirm what has been spoken into our lives. When we hide it in our hearts we can recall it and rely on it. When we recite it and share it with others it becomes the testimonial proof that God is still performing, still healing, still revealing, still forgiving; it becomes the bridge that helps others to overcome and to escape the clutches of the enemy.
In 2 Timothy 2:15 Paul advised Timothy to study the Word. Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth (Amplified). I believe that Paul understood very well that the Word is the source of our faith and belief, our hope and our strength. It is where we go to know the promises of God and in turn to confirm what has been spoken into our lives. When we hide it in our hearts we can recall it and rely on it. When we recite it and share it with others it becomes the testimonial proof that God is still performing, still healing, still revealing, still forgiving; it becomes the bridge that helps others to overcome and to escape the clutches of the enemy.
The Word brings life and light to every place in our lives that we allow it to. Throwing ourselves into a daily chase after the knowledge of God can only result in a closer relationship with Him. Commit today to reading the Word of God everyday.
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