The Pastor's Place

Last month, I mentioned waiting on "a word from the Lord" (see 6-29 blog). Sometimes we desire "new revelation" and ignore God's original revelation. The Bible is still the most reliable source for us to get instruction and direction!

With this in mind, Psalm 19 gives us wonderful insight into the benefits of God's Word. Check out what David writes and how it can affect our lives....
• The instructions of the Lord are perfect.
• His decrees are trustworthy.
• His commandments are right.
• His commands are clear.
• His laws are true.
• His laws are more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey.
• His laws are a warning and a great reward.

And the benefits?
• His instructions revive the soul.
• His decrees make wise the simple.
• His commandments bring joy to the heart.
• His commands give insight for living.
• His law is a great reward for those who obey them.

In 27 years of ministry, I have noticed a definite decline in Bible knowledge. The Old Testament stories that are so familiar to me, are virtually unknown to many. I hear questions like: "That's really in the Bible?" or, worse yet, statements like, "I just don't have time to read my Bible!" I don't believe that we are just talking about people who don't like to read. Most church "experts" agree that biblical illiteracy is a serious problem in the Church today!

It is time for us to treasure our time in God's Word. It will nourish and sustain us. His Word needs to be in our mouth and it needs to be the meditation of our heart, so that our lives will please Him!

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