Loving God’s Word

Loving God’s Word When we want to learn a new skill, we try to absorb everything we can about that subject. Artists use different supplies and techniques to enhance their art. Musicians practice their music measure by measure, note by note, in order to memorize and perfect the song they are learning. Architects and engineers utilize advanced math in order to design and build safe structures. We give our time and minds to various endeavors—so that we can use them well. King David wanted to know God. And he knew that in order to truly know God, he would need to know God’s Word. He wrote: "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:11 ESV And... “I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.” Psalm 119:15 ESV This is a valuable lesson for us to learn as well—if we want to know God, to know Jesus, then we need to know God’s Word.  Just as we give our minds to the study of history or math, or we practice an instrument in order to play it well, we must also give our minds and time to studying God’s Word. We should meditate on Scripture and fix our eyes on what Jesus has taught us. When we do this, we store up His wonderful Word in our hearts and it keeps us from sinning against Him.  We can know exactly what God wants and desires for us by reading Scripture.  His Word gives us boundaries, guidance, and direction. His Word shows His purposes and character. His Word reveals to us who He is, and we get to respond with joy and obedience. So today, what will you give your time to? In what ways will you store up God’s Word in your heart?