Today's devotional - June 4, 2013
It's not so much about what you know as it is about what you do with what you know. As such, we generally define wisdom as applied knowledge - bringing knowledge to bear on daily living.
"This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1.8-9)
The greatest sourcebook of knowledge is God's word, the Bible. No library, no matter how extensive, begins to compare to this amazing book. No written material is more worthwhile to "meditate on it day and night". Important as this focus is, we have not done with it as we should unless we are "careful to do according to all that is written in it". The principle of "observe to do" is key in bringing God's word to bear on our lives. In so doing, He promises to "make your way prosperous, and then you will have success". His word applied to our lifestyle also is a source of strength and courage, as it brings His very presence into our lives continually.
Someone once said that God's word has not been tried and found wanting; it has largely not been tried. Throughout the ages, none have presented a compelling case discrediting the Bible as a sourcebook for living. All who have carefully sought to "observe to do" have found it to be an invaluable guide for living.
Trite as it may sound, the adage, "get into the word, and let it get into you", is the soundest advice ever given. Within its pages, you will find the One true God; His Son, Jesus; our true human nature; the gracious offer of salvation and immortality; and, the revolutionary message of the kingdom of God. When each of these great truths are read with the intent to apply, your life is transformed in ways you cannot imagine.
May you find the true prosperity, success, strength, and courage that your Creator and Father has for you in His word, as you make daily meditation on it your priority.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
"This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1.8-9)
The greatest sourcebook of knowledge is God's word, the Bible. No library, no matter how extensive, begins to compare to this amazing book. No written material is more worthwhile to "meditate on it day and night". Important as this focus is, we have not done with it as we should unless we are "careful to do according to all that is written in it". The principle of "observe to do" is key in bringing God's word to bear on our lives. In so doing, He promises to "make your way prosperous, and then you will have success". His word applied to our lifestyle also is a source of strength and courage, as it brings His very presence into our lives continually.
Someone once said that God's word has not been tried and found wanting; it has largely not been tried. Throughout the ages, none have presented a compelling case discrediting the Bible as a sourcebook for living. All who have carefully sought to "observe to do" have found it to be an invaluable guide for living.
Trite as it may sound, the adage, "get into the word, and let it get into you", is the soundest advice ever given. Within its pages, you will find the One true God; His Son, Jesus; our true human nature; the gracious offer of salvation and immortality; and, the revolutionary message of the kingdom of God. When each of these great truths are read with the intent to apply, your life is transformed in ways you cannot imagine.
May you find the true prosperity, success, strength, and courage that your Creator and Father has for you in His word, as you make daily meditation on it your priority.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
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