2 Timothy 2:15
"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth." ESV
We are well aware there is a difference between reading and studying. When it comes to the Holy Bible, God's Word, it is well that we take time to read several verses or a chapter on a regular basis. In doing so, we are exhorted to "study" the Word. That takes much more than simply reading it and then going off on our own way. It means we will dig deep to find other scriptures that are similar, identifying patterns and themes of the way God works. We will pray that the Holy Spirit will bring the words alive in our hearts. We will meditate on the words. We do not study the scriptures because they will save us. We study the scriptures because they teach us who God is and they lead us to Him.
Jesus, forgive us when we hurry through our day, quickly reading through the verses for the day. Help us to discipline ourselves, taking time to study and meditate on Your words that give us wisdom and bring us closer to You. In Your name we pray, Amen.
Jesus, forgive us when we hurry through our day, quickly reading through the verses for the day. Help us to discipline ourselves, taking time to study and meditate on Your words that give us wisdom and bring us closer to You. In Your name we pray, Amen.
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