“The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.”
While studying today’s scripture using my Life Application Study Bible, I came across a study note that really helped me. It read:
It’s not enough to hear or read the Word of God, or even to know it well. We must also put it into practice. How easy is it to listen to a sermon and forget what the preacher said? How easy it is to read the Bible and not think about how to live differently? How easy it is to debate what a passage means and not live out that meaning? Exposure to God’s Word is not enough. It must lead to obedience.
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I must admit at times I read scripture looking for what I can get from it – not what I can do. The fact of the matter is I can only receive God’s precious promises when I commit to doing the Word of God that I have learned, received and heard. After I hear a great sermon preached, I should look for ways to apply what I just heard. After studying and praying, I should think about how I’m going to put into practice what was revealed to me. Our God is a God of action and as His followers we must be about action as well. Want peace? Do the Word. Want a breakthrough? Do the Word. Healing? Do the Word. Forgiveness? Do the Word. Everything you ever needed and wanted is in God’s Word. What are you willing to do to receive it?
Faith without works is…
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“Heavenly Father, I commit today to do what Your Word says. I will do the things which I have learned, received and heard so that Your peace will be with me always. Thank You for Your Word. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”