MORNING MANNA 3-27-21
THE WORD WITHIN
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.“- Psa. 119:11
The Bible is the best selling book of all time, the most popular book in the world. It is also the most profitable book ever, provided we read and practice it. Sadly that rarely happens.
Many have the Bible in their home. Others have it in their hand as they carry it to church. Some have it in their head and can quote large portions of it. But what we really need is to get the Bible in our hearts. Having the Bible in your house, your hand, and your head is good, but to get its full benefit we must hide it in our hearts. The word translated “hid” means “store uu” or “treasure”- as you would hide something of great value. And we could talk about the benefits of the Bible for hours, but profiting from the Bible demands our attention, affection, appropriation, and adherence.
So, how much time do you spend in the Word of God? Chances are you spend more time watching TV, surfing the web, talking on the phone, etc. than you do with the Bible. It is no wonder that such people fail to live victoriously. Rather than being an overcomer they are overcome. They cave in to temptation, disobey God, desert their duties, and deprive themselves of what they could have had.
I hope you will determine today that you are going to reserve time to get alone with God and allow Him to speak to you through His word. That will be the greatest change factor in your life. It will strengthen and protect you. It will promote spiritual growth and keep you from sin. Regardless of how old you are or how many years you’ve been saved, you never outgrow your need for God’s Word. Studying the scriptures is always time well spent! – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
