OCTOBER 31, Psalm 26:2

We have spent this month looking at the history and account of the Israelite nation. Much can be learned from her mistakes, trials and failures. We see that despite the blessings and protection of the Lord all these years, many Jews today still do not accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour.

As we examine the history of Israel, may we examine ourselves. Have you accepted Jesus as your Saviour? If yes, let me ask you three important questions:

1. Has your life changed for the better?

2. When you sin, do you have this nagging feeling that gives you a lot of discomfort?

3. Do you desire to read God’s Word?

I hope your answer to each question is “Yes”. We will never be perfect until we reach heaven, but if we are Christians, our lives must be different from when we were not believers. Also, although we will continue to sin as Christians, there will be this uncomfortable feeling when we sin because we will grieve the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. Lastly, if you are a child of God, you will want to read the Word of God for it has the power to change those who read and meditate upon it.

Going to church and attending Junior Worship classes are good but they are not enough. We need to read and put into practice God’s word – it helps us examine what we are, what we do, what we like, in the light of Scriptures. James 1:23-24 make it very clear, “For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.”

Thought: May I examine myself through God’s Word.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, may I examine myself through Your Holy Word and I pray I will not just be a hearer, but be a doer of Your word. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.