JUN 5

Hebrews 4:12
Memorise Psalm 19:7-10
“…man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”

The Bible may be an ancient book, but it is far from being an out dated and irrelevant one. The Word of God is described as “quick” because it is alive and active. It is also powerful and sharper than the sharpest of swords. Most knives we use have only one sharp side and one blunt side, but not so the Word of God. There is no blunt side. It is able to divide the soul and spirit – to see into the very hearts of man to discern the innermost thoughts and intents which are well concealed even from their own selves. It is so sharp it pierces right through the joints and going right through the marrow which is the deepest part of the bone. Do you know any other book or words penned by man like the Word of God that has the power to utterly transform lives and save souls out of the deadness of sin?

I recently bought a very sharp knife. It slices food with precision and ease. Memorising Scripture can be likened to keeping your knife sharp, and knowing how to use it properly and effectively. This will enable you to live a godly life, shining forth in a sinful world. Not committing Scripture to memory can be likened to having a blunt, dull and even rusty knife. Ah, you think, I am satisfied with my blunt, dull knife. After all it is better than nothing at all. I am comfortable with it. Alas, dear teen, you will not be able to sit complacently in your one corner and live out your life quietly as you will have to wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places! (Ephesians 6:12)

Over the last few days the devotions have spoken about the importance of memorising Scripture. Memorising scripture takes discipline and requires a plan. It will just not happen on its own. It will mean less time and room in our hearts and minds for other things. Are you willing to do this? Can you afford not to do it?

Thought: Am I as diligent studying God’s Word as I am in my studies at school?
Prayer: LORD, may I study to show myself approved unto You, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)