Good morning,
This week’s devotions will challenge us to walk closer to the Lord Jesus.
They come from the Grace Gems website, pilgrim@gracegems.org.
You are either
in the Word–or in the world!
(Howard Hendricks)
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)
You are either
in the Word,and the Word is conforming you to the
image of Jesus Christ–or you are in the world,and the
world is squeezing you into its mold!
The first reason for studying Scripture is that it is a means of spiritual
growth. There is no growth apart from the Word. It is God’s primary tool to
develop Christian character.
The Word of God is able to transform your life, but you must probe for its
wisdom. You have to penetrate the surface with more than just a cursory glance.
The Bible was written not to satisfy your curiosity, but to conform you to
Christ’s image. Not to make you a smarter sinner, but to make you like the
Savior. Not to fill your head with a collection of biblical facts, but to
transform your life.
The will of God is found in the Word of God. The more a person
grows, the more he begins to think instinctively and habitually from a divine
perspective.
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Tom Stearns. WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001
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