Warm greetings to you dear friends! We live in an age where a plethora of information is at our finger tips. Got a question? Google it! Need a coupon to go shopping? Download it and print it. Need life direction? hmmmmmm......... Now, that's a good question. In this week's Psalms of Discipleship, we are going to be reminded of the wonderful resource that will give us all of the direction we need as we walk with Jesus.
On the journey with you,
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #38
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 3 O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill And to Your dwelling places. 4 Then I will go to the altar of God, To God my exceeding joy; And upon the lyre I shall praise You, O God, my God. Psalm 43:3-4
Core Value: Bible Study
Every one of us is on a journey. For every journey, there is a beginning point and a destination. Usually, the most excitement comes not at the beginning or end, but during the trip. In more philosophical terms, it is called the “Process.” And it is during the process that we have the opportunity to find out what we are really made of. This is especially true and underscored when adjustments have to be made during our journey. The test is this: are we willing and able to “adjust and go” when plan A has to yield to plan B, or do we ignore the newest travel updates, stick to our plans, much to our own harm?
Lets illustrate: We have seen old-fashioned road maps (typically, once you unfold them, they are never the same again) go the way of the eight-track player. Now, even our cell phones have the capacity to lead us to our destination. Simply type in the address of where you want to go, and presto! The GPS does the rest as this lady with the flat personality in the phone we have never met tells us where to go, twists and turns and all. If we trust that voice we cannot see, our chances are very good that we will reach our destination. Ignoring the voice, or somehow not being able to hear the voice clearly, usually leads to anywhere we do not want to go.
It is by spending time in the Bible where we can discern His plan for our lives. Listen often and listen carefully and we will find our way.
Principle #38 & Personal Application: The quality disciple finds direction for life by following the life-changing truths of Scripture.
• A commitment to study the Bible may result in finding direction for life: The life-changing characteristics of the Bible are light and truth.
• A commitment to study the Bible may result in one’s experiencing a deeper, more intimate relationship with the God of the Bible.
• A commitment to study the Bible may result in an overwhelming sense of gratitude that is expressed in joyous praise and worship to the God of the Bible.
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
What recent example can I recall where I sensed a leading of the Lord for direction after reading my Bible?
What can I do to increase my awareness of where to look in the Scriptures in order to address the concerns of my heart?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You so much for Your Word. It truly is a Guide to my life. May I always look to Your Word for light and truth. May Your Word always cause me to gain a closer relationship with You. And may the time I spend in Your Word not result in only more biblical facts that I store that have no meaning to me, but may what I read and study cause me to worship You with joyous praise.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism
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