Tonight I had to go out and buy one of those "Universal" remote controls....I had a little radio that needed one. I spent about 10 minutes trying to get it to recognize my stereo...fiddled with the buttons...turned the batteries all different kinds of ways...
Then I read the instructions on how to do it and guess what happened...it worked!
....today's devotional talks about just that.
Dr. Charles Stanley says it well...
Think about how many of our purchases come with an instruction book. Whether it’s a gift for a grandchild or a pricey TV, most items have some type of detailed stepby- step guide to help us put together or operate our new acquisition.
Oftentimes, though, many of us set that manual aside, opting to use our own instincts instead. After hours of frustrating attempts, we may finally turn to the instruction book, which the manufacturer intended us to use from the start.
In life, the Bible is our guidebook. But how often do we place it aside and lean on our own understanding, instead of trusting God’s design for how we should live? The consequences are far more devastating than a few wasted hours trying to build a train set or program a television. Failure to heed the Bible’s instructions can lead to broken relationships, failed careers, poor finances, and a directionless life in general.
The Lord blessed us with this instruction manual for a number of reasons. First, He desires to instruct us on how to live a godly life. Second, He wants us to know Him more intimately. And third, He wants to prevent sin in our lives.
Psalm 119:9 says we can keep our way pure by “living according to [God’s] word” (niv). As we read His “instruction book” each day, the Holy Spirit works in our heart, and we grow closer to the Lord. Then, life’s daily trials will seem less daunting because we’ll have the truth of Scripture to guide us.
I appreciate each one of you who joins me here on the Internet Campus blog each morning...I just want to encourage you to stay in God's Word and journal about it....Memorize scripture....apply God's truths....turn to the Bible when you need help...
God sent it to us as a love letter and a map. Let's commit together to stay connected to it each and every day!
Pastor Brian
1 comment:
AHHHHHH This is so true Pastor Brian. I often struggle with this... going to Him with my troubles. It is so easy to fall into a pattern where we take the good stuff to God but try to handle the struggles and difficulties in life all on our own. It is important to stay connected by reading the bible and taking time to be alone with God. Thank you for this reminder... I myself have let too many days come and go without taking time to just be with God and let Him guide me.
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