As we proceeded around the small group circle last night in Prayer Meeting, one person after another shared a passage of Scripture from their Wednesday morning time with the Lord. What stood out to me was how many of them followed up the reading of that passage by saying, “And later on in the day, I had an issue come up that my morning scripture reading addressed.” Or, “Later on in the day, I was engaged in conversation with someone who needed what the Lord gave me from His Word this morning.” Or, “I was fearful over a situation today but thinking on Truth stabilized me.”
Read these words carefully:
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 Timothy 3:16).
Yesterday morning, my time in the Word covered so many examples of God giving clear direction to His people (i.e. Micaiah in 1 Kings 22; Elijah, 2 Kings 1; Jehoshaphat, 2 Chron. 20; Joseph, Matt. 2). What an encouragement these passages were to my heart as I sat at the lunch table with other leaders from our church discussing future ministry and needing God’s guidance.
There are many reasons to daily read and meditate on the Word of God, but suffice it to say that you and I need God’s Word to teach, rebuke, correct and instruct so that we are prepared for today.
What did God say to you from His Word this morning? Watch for how He will use it later on in your day.
The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple (Psalm 119:130).
From a pastor’s heart,
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From A Pastor's Heart 