How many of us read God’s Word every day?

Many of those in Christian service do not seem to have time for God or His Word. We must remember that Christian workers are not exempt from difficulties and temptations. The psalmist says, "I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you." (Psalm 119:11) The Lord instructed His people to "…meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it." (Joshua 1:8)

This command applies to us as God’s appointed servants. Therefore the reading and meditation of His written Word is as important and essential as one’s breath. This is where we hear God’s voice concerning our lives and ministry. Personal Bible Study is an unhurried meditation of any given portion of Scripture. It is not an intellectual exercise, but a personal exposure and response to the Living Word. The purpose is to receive direction and blessing from God.

Meditation is not dependent on set methods of study, but is always enhanced by them. It requires certain techniques and disciplines like a specific time and a thirst to read God’s Word in order to be increasingly fruitful; we must make sure that other activities do not crowd out the study of God’s Word. Personal, systematic study of the Bible is allowing oneself the joy of discovering the truth for ourselves. Only then, the truth becomes more significant, is retained longer and stimulates effective Christian living.

When we read the Bible, we can hear God’s quiet voice with clarity and authority. Only then would we be able to praise Him for who He is, do His will in our personal, family and ministerial lives and have a purposeful and fruitful life for the Lord.

As Christians, we have a unique role to play in showing who God is through our lives so as to impact the church and community we live in. The task requires much power and strength. For the battle is not with “flesh and blood.” This is only possible if we sit at His feet to know Him and His Word and draw strength from it.

Dig deeper, grow stronger and soar higher.

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          "Only he who believes is obedient; only he who is obedient believes." --Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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Prayer Requests

Pray that the Holy Spirit will speak clearly to the people and that many will turn to the Lord.

Pray that young people will respond to the challenge of missions, and fan out to various parts of the nation with the Gospel.

Pray that God’s Name will be glorified in all that we do.

Pray for the Unreached  Badhai, Muslim of India

Population: 501,000
World Popl: 584,000
Main Language: Urdu
Main Religion: Islam
Bible: Complete
Status: Least-Reached
Christ-Followers: Few, less than 2%

                              

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