More to the Story - Chapter 7

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS

“Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful” Joshua 1:8(NIV)

REFLECTION  

I spent much of this weekend with a man who has been reading the Bible with more depth and insight than I have seen in a very long time. His antennae were “up”, meaning that he was discovering passage after passage which applied directly to his life. He would then quote many of those verses from memory, not because he tried to memorize them, but because they were so pertinent to his life. He also recalled the reference.  

This wasn’t just incredibly impressive to me, it also reminded me not only how relevant God’s Word is, but also how important it is. Each of us can get off track so very easily. Yet we have the written record of men and women who have trusted (and mistrusted!) God with their finances, calling, relationships, attitude, words, future and so much more.  

God’s words to Joshua are as timely for you and me today as they were for Joshua 3,400 years ago.

Prayer

“Lord, I do want to get back into Your Word in a deeper, more attentive, reflective and life altering way. Thank you for the gift of the written Word. Please, Lord, direct me to practices that will bring Your Word alive in new ways. . . . beginning today. Amen”


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