OUT OF THE SCRIPTURES

The Bible is our final authority for life!

Acts 17:2, And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

In the early church, the disciples taught the Apostles doctrine. What was the Apostle’s doctrine; it was the doctrine that Jesus had taught them. It was the Word of God. It was what made the difference in their lives and the lives of those who listened and responded to the Word.

Do you want to make a difference in those whom you love? Want to make a difference in this lost, dying, and hurting generation? Get in the Scriptures and you will get something out of the Scriptures. That is what will make a difference in everyone’s lives!

REMEMBER CHRIST'S WORDS

In remembering Christ’s Words; we are settled in our work for Him.

Luke 24:6, He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

Many days we forget the promises Jesus has given us in the Bible. We do this because we get busy and neglect reading His Word. We neglect hearing it preached. We neglect our devotions. We neglect spending time with fellow believers. But when we remember what He has done by doing those things, we have a settled heart, and we faithfully serve Him.

Don’t get so busy during this busy season forgetting Christ’s Words!

BEGIN THE DAY IN THE WORD

The study of God's Word, for the purpose of discovering God's will, is the secret discipline which has formed the greatest characters. --J.W. Alexander

2 Timothy 2:15, Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

When we start our day off in the Word of God, we are setting the day up for victory.

            We are preparing our mind. (Thoughts)

            We are preparing our manners. (Conduct)

            We are preparing our method. (Way)

Do you have a daily time in the Word? If not, why not start today?

GET SOME GRUB

Our Spiritual food is more important than that which is physical.

Luke 4:4, And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

Have you ever heard the terminology, “Being Hangry”? It is when you haven’t gotten any physical food for your body in a while and it begins to affect your character. Instead of being your happy, go lucky self you snap at your spouse, swat at the kids, and kick the dog; just because your stomach is empty.

I wonder how often that happens when are suffering from Spiritual starvation. I wonder, when we don’t get into the Word of God who all it affects. I wonder if we lash out in anger toward every one around us. I wonder… do I need to get something more than grub?

Child of God, pick up your Bible and get fed today so you don’t have to worry about lashing out in anger toward friends and family. Solomon, under the inspiration of God, tells us in Proverbs 30:5, Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

BE STRONG

The source of our strength is in the Word of God.

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Psalm 19:7-10

There is no other place for a Christian to go than the Word of God to obtain strength. Every time the binder of a Bible is bent, on the pages before the one reading it is power like none other. There is power to restore marriages, to heal the broken hearts, and to save souls from hell. The catch is we have to open the Bible, read the powerful Words written on the pages, and then apply them to our life!

Will you invest time in the Word today? If you do, you will become strong for the Lord!

YOU JUST NEED TO COMMUNICATE

Good words are worth much, and cost little. –Herbert

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Proverbs 25:11

            Any relationship will remain healthy with the lines of communication open. The employer communicates to the employees work responsibilities keeping quotas. The general communicates to the soldiers the importance of the mission keeping a good moral. The Mom and Dad that communicates to their children will have a happy home.

            Our Saviour saw the need to communicate to us. He does it through His Word. He has given us everything we need in it matters of faith and practice in it. All we need to do is read it and apply it to our lives. When we do we can communicate back to Him how blessed we are because of His Word!

LORD, PLEASE SAVE MY ______________.

The greatest of all miracles is the salvation of a soul. –Spurgeon

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

We know if we are going to see souls saved we must share the Blessed Hope of the Gospel with them. We must get them to Calvary and tell them the old, old story of Jesus and His love. As one fella said, “We must get ‘em lost, so God can save them from the uttermost.” So, how can we get them to God? Here are three ways that will help to see souls saved:

Our Friendship- I heard someone say, “If you don’t have any lost friends, go get some.” No I’m not talking about those close friends in which we seek guidance because a lost person’s counsel isn’t grounded in scripture. I’m talking about lost friends that we can be a walking, talking witness to. Lost friends that we can be of an encouragement to. Lost friends in which we can be the counselor. Lost friends that we can give hope in their times of grief, suffering, and loss. I like that old saying, “Kill them with kindness.” Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Our Funding- Someone once said “Let me see your check book and I will show you what’s important in your life.” If we truly want to see people saved we will be giving to the church what God has asked for and then we will be giving to missions in which the Word of God is proclaimed and Churches are being established. Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Luke 6:38

Our Faithfulness- No one likes a hypocrite. If you want to see your lost husband saved, your son or daughter saved, your cousins saved, your co-worker saved, the world around you saved… you be faithful. Be faithful to God’s Word, His Way, and His Work. When we are not faithful we are telling them all—it doesn’t matter. But it does! He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Psalm 126:6

We have a great responsibility in seeing souls saved. God has entrusted us with His Word to share, His Way to go, and His Work to do. Jesus said, “I must be about my Father’s business.” My prayer, “Lord, please save _________”, could be hinging on my obedience to what He has said.

WHERE ARE YOU GETTING FED?

“…Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4

It is imperative you and I get in the Word of God to get fed. Without the Word of God in our hearts we have no defense against the enemy, we have no source of strength, we have no nourishment for our spirit! Without it we will dry up and be of no influence for the Lord.

Child of God, begin a new week with a new desire to cultivate a heart that loves God’s Word! Will you make it a priority in your life?

Home Improvement Begins with a King James Bible

The study of God's Word, for the purpose of discovering God's will, is the secret discipline which has formed the greatest characters. --J.W. Alexander

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Timothy 3:16

I am convinced that the reason we do not have more victory in our lives is because we do not have enough Bible in our lives! You want to see victory after victory in your life? Get the dust of the Precious Word of God, that King James Bible! Get to reading and studying every jot and tittle and before you know it—BAM—victory over some of the sin that so easily besets you!