In our ever-busy lives it is vital we stay grounded in the word of God. Our wellbeing depends on it. Our individual spiritual progress is directly proportional to the word of God we know and act on daily. Obviously, what you do not know, you can not act on. What you do not act on can never influence or change your life. Worse you will act on an idea or opinion that sound nice but it’s not the word of God.
So, to grow from grace to grace, make giant leaps of faith, and experience the uplifting power of God, you have to make certain decisions. The first is to surround yourself with the right information, and that can only be gotten from God’s Word. Yes! It’s still relevant today. More so today than ever before.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee Isaiah 26:3
If you neglect studying, listening, and doing the word then you are studying, listening to, and doing something else. It is axiomatic that we are what we study, listen to and act on. What have you been listening to?
The best time to start is today if you have been negligent in this area. You might say, “It’s a busy world; how do I create the time to regularly listen to, or study the Word?” The simple steps below should help strengthen this special time that you spend studying and building your faith. The benefits are limitless.
- Create Bible study times in your daily schedule. You will not regret it. Allow the Word of God dwell in you richly. Get a good Bible, study materials, and spend time studying the word to know God better. If you are wondering where to start from. These Daily devotionals will guide you through the scripture. When you study, spend extra time to:
- Meditate on the word – ponder over, memorize, mutter, and speak the word (Joshua 1:8). You will internalize the word this way.
- Worship and pray. Praise God with words, songs, and thanksgiving. Effectively pray. Do not turn it into a complaining session (Ephesians 6:18)
- Listen to the word. Discipline yourself to keep listening to the Word of God, day in, day out. You can set specific times for this or do this while commuting, cooking, driving or just abought anything. You may not grasp everything while your attention is divided, but every morsel of the word is vital.
- Read Christian books. Invest in quality Christian materials in print or digital formats. There is a large collection of excellent Christian books. If you are just starting, you can start with our short collection. Inundate your mind with thoughts from God’s Word.
- Join a local church, small group, cell, or bible study group. A few moments spent with fellow believers under the power and illumination of the Holy Spirit is irreplaceable. Do not neglect the gathering of God’s people. Many groups now have online sessions to suite audience in divers locations. Take advantage of these sessions.
So, then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17
Remember, your spirit has ears that are different from your physical ears; so, do not stop listening to the Word. When the crises of life come, your faith will prevail; you will always win. Take advantage of our different platforms online, church services, TV, Radio, and small groups to improve your understanding of scripture. Iron sharpens iron.
Build your life with the Word of God. Listen to, and study these materials, not just once but consistently, until the message gets into your spirit and stays. When it stays you naturally speak, act, and reflect the word. That is what will produce the wining results you desire.
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4
Make a conscious decision to study and meditate on the Word daily.
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