Deny the lie, read the Word

Recently I woke up to a pleasant surprise: a word from Christian brother Paul Perry regarding God’s Word. With his permission, I share the following excerpts of his thoughtful message:

“This morning Psalm 119:105 was on my mind, so I wanted to take a moment to talk about guidance. From cover to cover we see in scripture the Lord’s hand in directing and guiding his people. With Abraham, He spoke a word, with Moses, He spoke a word, with Joshua He spoke a word. And when He directed Paul, Peter John the apostle, and others, He spoke a word. Peter said it best: ‘Where can I go from your Word, O Lord, for you have the words of eternal life.’

“As we embark on our weekend, let us be reminded about the importance of keeping God’s word in our mind and hearts. Matthew 4:4 teaches us: ‘It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every Word that comes from the mouth of God.’ Joshua reminds us of this as well in Chapter 1:8: 

‘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.’

“Remember, just a little bit of Word will always go a long way. Sometimes we may meditate on one verse for weeks. That’s perfectly fine, because quality of time spent with the Lord can outweigh quantity. In this life we walk with the Lord, not race with the Lord. The enemy always creates reasons for us not to be in the Word.”

“I would like to end with Paul’s words to young Timothy: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16).”

“May the Word of God dwell in your heart richly as you go forward.”

Well said, Brother!

Lord, I give thanks this day for brother Paul, whose heart prompts him to share with others even in the midst of the busy-ness of days filled with work, family and miscellaneous other responsibilities. I have learned that even in the season of life after children are gone and the career workload has grown lighter, the enemy still whispers: “There is no time for the Word!” Thank you for all of the evidence among Your people that there is ALWAYS time, and Your Word is ALWAYS precious.

"Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105