| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Take care of yourself” Our Bible verse for today: “Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts … Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where happiness is found … Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.” Psalm 119:1-2; 35; 50 Our thought for today: “A life centered around the Word of God” I love Psalm 119. It is the longest chapter in the Bible and it is all about the Bible. The Psalm consists of 176 verses, all of which attest to the wonder, splendor, and beauty of God’s Word. Even more than that, the Psalmist stresses, over-and-over again, how essential it is for a wise person to center their life around the Word of God. Many years ago, the ministry Campus Crusade for Christ published a popular evangelistic tract known as “The 4 Spiritual Laws”. To illustrate the difference between a life centered around God and one that is not, they showed two pictures of two thrones. In each case the throne represented the center of a person’s heart, and everything around the throne represented all the circumstances, issues, activities, and priorities, that make up that person’s life. In one picture, self is on the throne and all around the throne is a chaotic and disordered blizzard of circumstances, issues, activities, and priorities. It’s a mess. In the other picture, Christ is on the throne in that person’s heart and everything else around the throne is in perfect alignment – orderly and properly organized, all pointed towards the throne. It is a beautiful illustration of a life that is in correct balance and alignment. That is what a Biblical worldview achieves for us. When Jesus is on the throne of our heart, and we compare everything we are seeing and hearing in the world to the truth of God’s Word, and then making our decisions in accordance with the Bible, our lives will be balanced and properly aligned in the best possible way. This is what the Psalmist meant when he wrote in verse 105, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” When the Word of God is your guide, it makes a difference in how you think, speak, and act. It makes a difference in your perspective, in your emotional condition, and in your spiritual health. You will be calmer, less stressed, more certain of your decisions, and you will have a better outlook on life in general. In short, your quality of life will be much better. I encourage you to keep your life centered around the Word of God. God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville |
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