Joshua 1:8
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Joshua 1:8 says, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
As I read this scripture, I see a general principle: A life lived centered on God’s Word leads to blessing. Obedience to God always points to God’s blessings. Blessings may come in spiritual form (like peace, joy, spiritual understanding, etc…) but you can count on them when you are obedient to the Word of God. Obedience to the commands of these verse yield the fruit of blessing. Read/Speak the Word, Internalize the Word, and Obey the Word are all commands in this verse. The blessing comes after the commands are fulfilled. We sometimes think we can circumvent the commands and just experience the blessing. We have to be willing to do the hard work of faith, in order to be rewarded by God.
2 Chronicles 16:9 says, “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” God is looking for faithful followers and rewards them with His strength.
Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Faith/Trust in God, Seek after Him, and He will reward you.
When we meditate on the Word of God (day and night), we prepare our lives for God’s blessing. Internalizing the Word allows the Holy Spirit to have ammunition to help us live holy lives, pleasing to God. How do you get the Word of God into your lives daily? Some people have a hard time just picking up the Bible and reading. If reading the Word of God is more like drudgery and duty, then you need a starting point. I suggest two things to you. First, pray and ask God to give you a hunger and thirst for righteousness. The more you pray this, the more the desire for the Word will swell up in your life. Second, find a devotion (online devotions like My Utmost for His Highest, First 15 devotions, Youversion app, or pick up a devotion book from the story or church library). Look for devotions that will get you into the Word again. Spiritual blessing follows a life that is centered upon the Word of God.
Dear Lord, Please help me to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Help me to feast upon your Word. Give me the grace to read it, internalize it, and obey it. Thank you for the promise of blessing that comes from a life saturated with your Word. In Jesus name. Amen.
See you Sunday as we continue with our Luke 15 series, Lost and Found,
Pastor Todd
Joshua 1:8 says, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
As I read this scripture, I see a general principle: A life lived centered on God’s Word leads to blessing. Obedience to God always points to God’s blessings. Blessings may come in spiritual form (like peace, joy, spiritual understanding, etc…) but you can count on them when you are obedient to the Word of God. Obedience to the commands of these verse yield the fruit of blessing. Read/Speak the Word, Internalize the Word, and Obey the Word are all commands in this verse. The blessing comes after the commands are fulfilled. We sometimes think we can circumvent the commands and just experience the blessing. We have to be willing to do the hard work of faith, in order to be rewarded by God.
2 Chronicles 16:9 says, “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” God is looking for faithful followers and rewards them with His strength.
Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Faith/Trust in God, Seek after Him, and He will reward you.
When we meditate on the Word of God (day and night), we prepare our lives for God’s blessing. Internalizing the Word allows the Holy Spirit to have ammunition to help us live holy lives, pleasing to God. How do you get the Word of God into your lives daily? Some people have a hard time just picking up the Bible and reading. If reading the Word of God is more like drudgery and duty, then you need a starting point. I suggest two things to you. First, pray and ask God to give you a hunger and thirst for righteousness. The more you pray this, the more the desire for the Word will swell up in your life. Second, find a devotion (online devotions like My Utmost for His Highest, First 15 devotions, Youversion app, or pick up a devotion book from the story or church library). Look for devotions that will get you into the Word again. Spiritual blessing follows a life that is centered upon the Word of God.
Dear Lord, Please help me to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Help me to feast upon your Word. Give me the grace to read it, internalize it, and obey it. Thank you for the promise of blessing that comes from a life saturated with your Word. In Jesus name. Amen.
See you Sunday as we continue with our Luke 15 series, Lost and Found,
Pastor Todd
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