Daily Devotional
Are You a Faithful Student?
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15
May 17, 2021
Ponder This
If we want to live holy lives, to be sanctified and powerful in the Lord, we must learn how to be faithful in studying God’s Word. Today and tomorrow we will look at four ways to do just that.
First, if we want to understand the Bible, we must receive the saving Author of the Bible. Without Christ, we are spiritually blind, as 1 Corinthians 2:14 says, “But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
Anyone can read the Bible and appreciate its beauty, history, and moral precepts; but a person will never know the deep meaning of God’s Word until being born again. When Christ is in our hearts, our eyes are opened, our hearts are stirred, and our minds are enlightened to the things of Scripture. Only then can we understand and obey His commands.
Secondly, we must recognize the sovereign authority of the Bible. All Scripture is “breathed by” God, inspired by Him. The Bible interpreted by the Holy Spirit is the final authority—not human reason or conscience.
Practice This
Think about what it means for the Bible to have authority in your life. Make a list of everything you can think of that would change in your life if you gave the Bible complete authority?
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FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
