Wednesdays Full of Wisdom---> In the Word...

Hey Everyone...


This week, the Lord has reminded me of the importance of being in the Word on a daily basis. Due to the busyness of this life and the hectic scedules that we all face, sometimes it can be hard to make sure we find time to dig into the Word. But it is a necessity of walking with the Lord. Praying and listening to worship music each day, which is what I was doing, is good, but not quite enough.


I realized this when I was challenged by a friend of mine on a doctrinal issue. As I began to dig into the Word, even though it was mainly to back up a theological issue, I felt myself become less stressed, happier, and more on track with the Lord. I ended up spending about 3 hours in the Word, by the time I had to stop to go to class, I felt like a completely renewed and rejuvinated person. Spending time learning and studying the Word is so important to the Christian life. If you find yourself overly stressed, or anxious, or worthless, or insecure, or lost, ask yourself how long its been since you have had some quite time with the Lord. How much do you read your Bible? Do you just read it quick to say that you did it, so that you can check it off your list of things to do for the day? I encourage you to really dig, really press in, when you read the Word. Find the time. Draw near to God. Pursue the time you spend in the Bible and ask God to reveal to you something, ask Him to teach you something. You will not be disappointed. :)


And remember...the Bible teaches that we need to be ready for battle! You WILL be defeated if you are not prepared spiritually...


Eph 6:10-17 (NIV) ...Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.