Theme: Studying
God’s Word Builds Character - 7
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Timothy 4:6 NIV, “You will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the
truths of the faith and of good teaching that you have followed.”
We
are called to study God’s Word and to nourish ourselves in the words of faith
and of good teaching, the doctrine which we already have. To nourish means to promote the growth of
development. Just like food that
nourished our bodies. So are the Word of
God to our soul, to our minds, to our spirits and to our hearts. The Words of God constantly influences us to
the right thinking.
So
every day we faced challenges that are impossible to avoid or escape right here
on this Earth. Our minds constantly heard
bad news and negative “talks.” Studying God’s
Word will “flush them out” of our minds and keep God’s Word in good shape for
Jesus Christ. Yes, “flush out,” the
wrong thoughts and renew our minds with God’s Word.
In
the last days, many ‘falling away’ Christians faced so many challenges that
overwhelmed them to where they do not know what they stand for. This is the
reason why it is so important to focus on “building your character” in Christ
and know what you stand for like heroes in the book of Hebrews chapter 11.
In
the Old and New Testament, we read were many stories about people who put their
faith in God and great things had happened.
Reading from Hebrews chapter 11 is a hallmark of faith, famous people
trusted God and these stories inspired us to take a stand for God. One of my favorite story is David and the
Goliath. David took a stand for what he believes when Goliath challenged David’s
faith in God. Truly, the Bible is a
great book for our faith in God.
Song: The Bible Stands
The
Bible stands every test we give it,
For
its Author is divine;
By
grace alone I expect to live it,
And
to prove it and make it mine.
Chorus:
The
Bible stands tho’ the hills may tumble;
It
will firmly stand when the earth shall crumble;
I
will plant my feet on its firm foundation,
For
the Bi – ble – stands….
(Words
& Music: Haldor Lillenas, Sing His Praise)
May
the Lord blessed you!
Dorothy
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