READ-open the Bible and read a passage get a general idea of the story. By the way, the M is for “Memorizing.”Īccording to David Veerman in his book, How To Apply the Bible, there are five steps to making the Bible come to life … If a verse I’m reading has doctrinal ‘teaching’ that I need to pursue, I write a T beside it, etc. According to 2 Timothy 3:16, Scripture “is useful in teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training (instructing).” When I read God’s Word, I look for ways that it speaks to me. Heed what He sayeth … When we read, do we heed? In my Bible, there are a multitude of “T’s”, “R’s”, “C’s”, “I’s” and “M’s”. The Scottish missionary, Robert Moffat once said, “The Christian life must not be an animated spasm, followed by a chronic inertia.” Our faith takes our discipline and HIS strength, this comes from being in HIS word, daily. Allow my synapses to fire as I muse on the above verse, try not to get vertigo at the end.įaithful and True each day … Luke 9:23 tells us the words of Jesus, “Then He said to them all, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” To be a Jesus-follower calls us to make this living worship thing a lifestyle – not simply mountaintop experiences. What a great word to the heart on the first Sunday of the year. I was speaking at Ebenezer Baptist, in Fulton when the worship leader, Marty, led us in this great hymn – “I Am Resolved”. Jesus greatest highest … I will come to Thee.” ![]() I will hasten to Him, Hasten so glad and free. “I am resolved to follow the Savior, Faithful and true each day.
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