Daily Devotional
How You Can Be a True Intellectual
“The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.”
Psalm 19:8-9
March 18, 2024
Ponder This
Do you want to be a true intellectual? Get in the Word of God—it is sure. What does that mean? It means you’ve got a firm place to stand. You have a foundation. You’re not building on Jell-O. Any ordinary person can go to God’s Word and receive food for the soul. Verse 8 says, “The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.” The word right here has the idea of a straight path. The Bible will never lead you astray. Hallelujah for that! You know, so many times we think God’s will is hard and God’s way is burdensome. But this verse says, “The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.” Oh, how we should delight in the Word of God. What a joy there is in knowing God’s Word. His way is the way of joy. If I had a thousand lives, I would give them all to the Lord Jesus Christ.
There are no seeds of corruption in God’s Word. It will last forever. It’s been several millennia since David wrote this psalm and we’re holding it in our hands today. “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8). The Bible is never out of date. It applies to every age, and it is relevant for your life today.
- What are some ways you would describe God’s Word?
- Who in your life takes joy in God’s Word? How is that evident?
Practice This
Talk to a mentor in the faith and ask that person for the secret to growing in the Lord.
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.’”
