Morning Prayer
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Inspiration
We aren't just supposed to listen to or hear God's Word; it doesn't end there. We are to apply the word of God in our lives as well. The more we learn about God and His character, we are to apply what we have learned in our lives. God doesn't expect us to just be hearers of the word, remaining idle in our ways. The Christian life is about being active. We must be conscious of the transformation occurring in us, and when we are required to do our part, we shouldn't hesitate in doing it.
Prayer
Dear God, I pray that as I study and listen to your Word, may I never become idle with it. I desire to be one who expresses the nature of Christ in their lives day in and day out. May I never become lazy about the word of God, and may I never be known as a simple hearer. I commit myself to making an active effort in my Christian walk. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Night Prayer
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
Inspiration
Paul warns Timothy of false teachers and how quickly they can twist Scripture to say what people desire instead of what is true. We face the same danger in the world today. Some become bored with the Gospel and add to it what they want. Others take the Word and bend it to the desires of the people they teach. Either way, we must keep our eyes and ears open for false prophesy, cling to Scripture, and speak out when we observe imposters leading believers astray.
Prayer
Dear God, please teach us to remain alert to false prophets and their desire to stray from your Word. We will continue to study and gain wisdom to correct their actions. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Devotion
The Important Things
Frances Taylor
What is important to you? This proverb tells us what is necessary if finding knowledge of God is what we are searching for. When this is compared to the search for silver or hidden treasures, we see how diligently the search should be. What we need to do first is to listen to God's word and to keep the commandments. If we look for wisdom with an understanding heart, we are on our way to finding God. But it seems as if not all roads will lead to this knowledge because we need discernment, we need to judge whether we are following the right path and with this comes understanding If we look carefully at this passage what we find is basically the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The only things missing are fortitude or courage, and reverence or piety. We know today that these gifts are there for us if we choose to ask the Spirit for them. They are there for us from the moment of our baptism. These gifts are there for more than just the knowledge of God, ...
