As the case with most believers, we usually know what we are 'supposed' to do.
Just as we know for our physical bodies, drinking water is healthy for us, and eating that second slice of peach pie perhaps is not. But do we always follow what we are 'supposed' to do?
Although following the obedience of God is what we know to do, sometimes, just as with our bodies and souls, submission may seem a bit more difficult to follow at certain times.
The past several weeks I have heard or read various really good teachings on learning the Bible, God's Word, the Truth. It is our guidebook from the Father as to Who we are to follow, showing how to completely obey Him. We see the mightiness of God in His Word, and learn the path to salvation and the assurance of living with Him in eternity.
Matthew 4:4 “Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Please take time to do more than read His Word. Study it, understand it, absorb it, speak it. As I was reminded from a pastor this weekend, any thought that migrates into our minds which shouldn’t be there, counteract it with the WORD. Thoughts of fear, confusion, discouragement, worry, obsession, guilt, condemnation, anger, bitterness, etc. – there is always an answer from the Lord to guide us through our thoughts.
Ephesians 6:17 “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
As another minister noted, our Father sincerely wants His children to have peace and rest. In this world, often that peace and rest in Him is interrupted by chaos and drama and busyness. Keep the Word close to our hearts to distract the thoughts in our heads.
God is so good, and never leaves or forsakes us! Isn’t it so special when He brings us a precise message at just the precise time! His timing is always on time!
Your sister in Him,
Robin
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