Solomon wrote, “As a man thinks in his heart so is he” (Proverbs 23:7). In other words, we are, and we become, what we think! Since we’re transformed by God’s Word, the more time we spend in it, the more of it we get into us via memorization, the sooner and more profoundly we will be changed.
In fact, I’ll be so bold as to say without a growing knowledge and understanding of the Word and how it applies to your life, you will fail! You will ultimately go down in defeat because you will miss the will of your Creator for your life!
People sometimes tell me, “Yeah, I tried that — and my life was still riddled with trials and troubles!”
The Bible is not a talisman or good-luck charm that wards off trouble! Fact is, if you decide to commit to a regular intake and application of God’s Word, your troubles may increase! The Bible teaches us what to do during the inevitable times of trials and crisis that come with being fallible humans living in an imperfect world.
Paul reminds us in Romans 15:4, “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
A simple reading of the Bible gives us a panoramic view of God’s Word. It is always best to establish a daily reading program which eventually takes us through the whole Bible.
God told Joshua, “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Joshua 1:8.
I’ll make some basic suggestions for getting started in my next devotional!