Our sword . . . God's word.

[C.A.B.L]

Greetings friends,

God has recently renewed my thirst for His word, reminding me about how important and effective it is to our walk with Him. I am going to outline many of the reasons we should want to memorize scripture, that we are commanded to memorize not just for the sake of a better life in Christ, which should be motivation enough, but that in doing so, our lives will be better off overall.

The word of God is a weapon against temptation, in Matthew 4:4 when tempted by Satan, Jesus quoted scripture by saying, "It is written:" some people (especially non-believers) have trouble thinking that there is power in something that comes out of a book, but it's much more than that, it's the spoken word of God. In Deut 6:6-9; Prov 3:1; Prov 7:2,3; Prov 22:17-19 we are COMMANDED to know the word of God. 3 of the commands come out of the book of proverbs written by the wisest man who ever lived, Solomon, who also had a very close relationship with God.

(John 14:21; Job 23:12; Jer 15:16; Matt 4:1-11) clearly show that our attitude toward God's word, reflects the relationship we have with Him. Some motivation to "hide God's word in our hearts" is found in these passages [Prov 8:35; Phil 4:8; Psalms 119:9-1; Acts 20:32; John 14:21; Col 3:16; Psalms 119:105; Psalms 119:165; John 17:12-17; 1Tim 4:7; Prov 4:4,5; 2Tim 2:15; Prov 12:25; Titus 1:9; Matt 4:1-11)

Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love me, obey my commands" Jesus commanded us to memorize scripture, if you don't, maybe you don't love Christ as much as you thought.

I love you all!
In Christ,
Matt

 

[brinny]

Drinking in God's Word is a driving force when we love Him. There are obstacles at times. It is because we are human and still battle flesh. That's where God uses us to encourage one another. It's because we all know what it is like to avoid or be distracted from God's Word at times that we are best equipped to encourage others that struggle with it.

It is no surprising thing that this malady is something we all struggle with. In all honesty we all do. We're all in this together. When we see a brother or sister weary and discouraged we extend our hand, offer support and give the boost that we will inevitably need ourselves at some time. We then walk together on that road and encourage each other along.

Godspeed!

 

[poohmom]

I know what you mean. I, too, have felt the unction of the Holy Spirit to renew my mind once again. There was a time not too long ago when I was in the Word constantly, and memorizing Scripture continually. It was a very rough time in my life, but by being in fellowship with Christ the way I was I look back now and see that I went through that season of life "as if on dry ground".

Don't forget that wonderful Scripture Joshua 1:8! How much easier it is to meditate on the Word when it is etched on your heart and mind!

I encourage you to continue your quest as I continue mine!

 

[Evie]

Greetings friends,

God has recently renewed my thirst for His word, reminding me about how important and effective it is to our walk with Him. I am going to outline many of the reasons we should want to memorize scripture, that we are commanded to memorize not just for the sake of a better life in Christ, which should be motivation enough, but that in doing so, our lives will be better off overall.

The word of God is a weapon against temptation, in Matthew 4:4 when tempted by Satan, Jesus quoted scripture by saying, "It is written:" some people (especially non-believers) have trouble thinking that there is power in something that comes out of a book, but it's much more than that, it's the spoken word of God. In Deut 6:6-9; Prov 3:1; Prov 7:2,3; Prov 22:17-19 we are COMMANDED to know the word of God. 3 of the commands come out of the book of proverbs written by the wisest man who ever lived, Solomon, who also had a very close relationship with God.

(John 14:21; Job 23:12; Jer 15:16; Matt 4:1-11) clearly show that our attitude toward God's word, reflects the relationship we have with Him. Some motivation to "hide God's word in our hearts" is found in these passages [Prov 8:35; Phil 4:8; Psalms 119:9-1; Acts 20:32; John 14:21; Col 3:16; Psalms 119:105; Psalms 119:165; John 17:12-17; 1Tim 4:7; Prov 4:4,5; 2Tim 2:15; Prov 12:25; Titus 1:9; Matt 4:1-11)

Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love me, obey my commands" Jesus commanded us to memorize scripture, if you don't, maybe you don't love Christ as much as you thought.

I love you all!
In Christ,
Matt

I agree that it is important to memorize scripture because for me it's like sweet honey to the soul. Like when your witnessing you need it and use it. It's an essential tool and like Campbell's soup for the soul it's food for the soul.
(when you don't happen to have your Bible around it's great to know where in the verses that your talking about)

 

[but'n'ben]

Memorising the Scripture has helped me many times. When I'm feeling very tired out I remember:

"And God is faithful. He will never test you more than you can endure, but when He does test you He will provide a way out so that you may stand up under it" It's wonderful to think that beautiful way out is Jesus!

Today I was a bit disheartened because I've been asking Jesus to help me with something for a while and still have not heard an answer. I had written a few pieces of scripture on little bits of paper and put them in my purse 6 months ago. So there I was at work today with Satan niggling away telling me God will never answer my prayer and my friend shouted could she borrow my store card. I said yeah and got my purse. gave her the card and noticed the bits of paper there I put in 6 months ago and had forgotten about. Two pices of paper. One said;

If you believe you shall receive whatever you ask for in prayer.

and

You may ask me for anything in my name and I shall do it so that in doing the Son may bring glory to the Father. Ask me for anything in my name and I shall do it.

God has ways of working. He saw Satan whispering at me and made it so I'd go into my locker, open the purse and notice the bits of paper I had put in the back. Satan hates the word of God and firing it at him is satisfying. Especially when he's been working so hard to dishearten me.