Reading and Doing

Reading and Doing 

By Richard Templin Hancock

Psalm 1:2 reads: But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law, doth he meditate day and night.

I have been reflecting on this scripture verse this morning, thinking about meditating on God's word and then being obedient to that word. I suppose you could say: "meditate and do."

I can read and study the Bible, but it has little effect unless I put it into action. I could end up being a know-it-all and yet do nothing at all. That's not good. And to be honest, I don't think we truly obey until we have been, as Jesus puts it, "born again." Unless God changes my heart, I am just spinning my wheels. 

Ezekiel 11:19 reads: "And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them a heart of flesh:" Do you need heart surgery from the great Physician, Jesus Christ? I encourage you to seek Him out in prayer and ask Him to give you a new heart.

Are you walking with the Lord? Then I encourage you to press in and press on in your daily walk with God. Why? You will find blessing upon blessing by being in His presence and His will.

And there is the blessing on your home and your life as you serve God. Deuteronomy 29:9 reads: "Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do."

Let's pray: Heavenly Father, help us to be doers and not just hearers of Your word. We look to You for Your guidance this hour. Thank You for Jesus and Your gift of eternal life in Him. Amen.

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Day and Night

Day and Night

By Richard Templin Hancock

I was reading a Bible passage this morning that reminded me of the importance of meditating on God's Word. Here is the passage:

Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it, for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

I don't know about you, but I can easily find other things to occupy my mind for hours upon hours. But all those moments would be so much more enjoyable if I had Jesus on my mind and shared my thoughts with Him. And budgeting time with Him and His teachings. I guess some have called it "practicing the presence of Christ." But you know, it really works!

It also says in Joshua, in Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

I figure that even though that was a word for Joshua, it’s a good word for you and me. God is like that, you know.

Life is so much sweeter with Jesus day by day.

Let’s pray: Heavenly Father, thank you for your Son, Jesus Christ, who shows us who you really are and leads us in your righteous path. Father, help us to draw close to you and your Son. Help us when we wander to return to you quickly. Help us to give you the glory. Amen.

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Jesus The Image Of God

Jesus the Image Of God
By Richard Templin Hancock

Colossians 1:15 
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

I was reading this Bible verse this morning and reflecting on the fact that Jesus reveals our heavenly Father to me. When I see Jesus, I see my Heavenly Father!

John 14:9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

And here is another one of those verses that speak of Christ, the image of God:

2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

And here is yet another verse along this theme:

John 1:18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared Him.

Remember what it says in 1 John 4:12? No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

And by following Jesus we learn to walk in love. I don't know about you, but for me that is a lifelong journey.

Let's pray: Heavenly Father, help us to follow after Jesus Christ this day. Reading his teachings, asking His help to live according to His word. Amen.

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The went out from us

They Went Out From Us

By Richard Templin Hancock

Our Bible reading is from 1 John 2:19: “They went out from us, but they didn’t belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have continued with us. But they left, that it might be revealed that none of them belong to us.”

I have been thinking recently about how easy it is for one to depart from the Gospel message of Jesus and his Apostles if one does not make the teaching of Jesus the centerpiece of their life.

I remember what Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Let's make it our goal to have faith in Jesus alone and follow Jesus alone.

My prayer today is: God, please help us to avoid the pitfalls of false religions, even false national religions, and keep our eyes on Jesus. His word is good enough for us. Amen.

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God Sees Your Faithfulness

God Sees Your Faithfulness

 

Our opening scripture reading is from Malachi 3:16-17 
Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. [17] And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

Be encouraged in your walk with God. He sees your faith in His Son Jesus Christ and is pleased.

It says in Psalm 33:18 "Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;" How about that! God's loving eye is on you!

Psalm 147:11 reminds us: "The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy."That has to put a smile on your face!  Remember, God sees your faithfulness.

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