Have you ever been in a store and you’re eyes are drawn to an object of some sort? You think to yourself, that’s it!
One time, it
was a glistening crystal cross that shone light from every angle, and I just knew
it was what I had been looking for over the last year.
More
recently, I was in an outlet store and my eyes were drawn to a book with the
word “Heaven” in the title. When I realized it was written by the
daughter-in-law of a pastor I had heard many good things about, it greatly piqued
my interest.
The author, Nancy
Ravenhill wrote: “Jesus’ ... name saves. The blood cleanses. The Word
strengthens.”
The Word is
the Bible and the Word is alive and gives us strength to live the way God wants
us to live. How often are you reading The Word? Maybe you’re reading the Bible daily,
weekly, or maybe not at all. Maybe you’ve just stopped!
“The Lord is my strength
and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him —
my father's God, and I will exalt him!” (Exodus 15:2)
We need to be
in daily
communication and relationship with our Heavenly Father. Reading His Word and
praying to Him daily will give us the strength we need for our daily walk on
the narrow path.
“... Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of
the Lord is your strength!” (Nehemiah 8:10)
“... I love you, Lord; you are my strength.” (Psalm 18:1)
“God arms me with strength,
and he makes my way perfect.” (Psalm 18:32)
It is through
our continual reading of the Bible, that is, The Word that strengthens us in
mind, body, soul, and spirit.
“He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name.” (Psalm 23:3)
“The Lord is my strength
and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled
with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.” (Psalm 28:7)
“The Lord gives His people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.” (Psalm
29:11)
“My life is an example to many because you
have been my strength and protection.” (Psalm 71:7)
Do not
neglect what you need to live in this evil world. Even the Word (the Bible)
tells us this world is evil! We need to read the Bible every day! We need to gain
strength to fight against evil and to spread the Gospel, and the way, the truth,
and the life: Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.
“For I can do everything through Christ who
gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13)
When you read
the Bible daily (not as a chore), but because you want to do so, then you will
not only find God who is calling you to Himself, but you will also find eternal
life with Him. On the way there, don’t you want to know you’re helping others
get there, too?
Until we virtually meet again, may God call you to Himself.
God’s Word for Today: “Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His
face continually.”
(1 Chronicles 16:11); “I pray that from His
glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit.”
(Ephesians 3:16)
All scripture is quoted from various translations of the Holy Bible (God’s Word) and is set it italics.
