MORNING MANNA 4-5-24
GUIDE FOR GODLY LIVING
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” Colossians 3:15-17
I am grateful for every good Christian book I have read. Each commentary, devotional, instructional book that has taught me valuable lessons has been a help to my life and service for the Lord.But all human books pale in comparison to the unending riches of the Word of God. It is the true and unfailing guide for us—the place where God has given us the resources and wisdom to shape our lives to His purposes and glory. Peter stated it plainly: “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:3).
God’s people need a renewed commitment to God’s Word in our day. We need to read it more. We need to memorize it more. We need to meditate on it more. We need to read what God says and then put it into action. We need to do the things the Bible says to do and avoid the things it says to avoid. We need to be people who live out the Word in our daily lives. Christian living is not a matter of our strength of will to overcome the world. It is a matter of letting the Bible continually guide our living day by day.
If the Bible fills your heart and mind, your attitudes and actions will bring glory to God. (Daily in the Word)
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
Humble,Tx
