Friday 14 August 2015

TAKING IN THE WORD, BY PASTOR FESTUS

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Taking in the Word;
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
In Ephesians 6:10-12, Paul says, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the
whole armor of God, that you may be
able to stand against the schemes of
the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the cosmic powers over this
present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

A vital part of standing firm in the spiritual battle is to take up the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Becoming a fully committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ
begins by picking up your sword each day!
Second Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”
The Bible is not a human book. It’s a
God-given book! And it is sufficient for your every need. That’s why I want to encourage you to have a daily time of devotion and
discipline when you open God’s Word… when you pray and ask God to speak
to you through the Scriptures.
I want to also encourage you to take
your Bible with you when you gather
with other believers in worship. Take your Bible to church! And take a pen with you so you can underline or
highlight some Scriptures and take a
few notes and really engage! Don’t be a passive listener; be a proactive learner!
Just like your physical health, your spiritual health will deteriorate if you neglect it.
So… as 1 Timothy 4 encourages us…
take the time and the trouble to be
spiritually fit! It’s the only way you’ll
be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might…
God’s word is our best defense against the attacks of the enemy.
Pray with me; lord let me not become over familiar with your Word in Jesus name!
May your day be pleasant in Jesus name!

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