I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able…All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (Acts 20:32 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17) Sometimes I will simply place a reading on this page if I think it worthy of presentation.I have not added or revise this reading but I desire to quote it in entirety such I dont believe this particular one can be said any better.In our present time study and utilization of Gods Word is as essential as the clothes we wear and the food we eat.How can we exist without equipping the soul for battle and power? This reading I present for the special month of December. God has given His Word and His Son Jesus to the World.Rejoice and Be of Good Cheer. Daily Devotional December 7, 2014 Day By Day Grace Bob Hoekstra Once More on Continuing in the Word of His Grace I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able…All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (Acts 20:32 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17) Gods word (which is the word of His grace) is characterized by heavenly ability: which is able…and is profitable for. By Gods grace at work, the Scriptures take us into the wholeness that is ours in Christ, as well as fully equip us for service unto Christ. All of the word of Gods grace is divinely inspired. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God. Although written through human instruments, the Bible message is what God wanted to say. Therefore, the word is able to bring great spiritual profit into our lives: and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Gods word is profitable for doctrine. The teaching ministry of the word reveals to us the path of godliness. Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path (Psalm 119:105). Also, Gods word is profitable for… reproof. The admonishing ministry of the word tells us when we are drifting from Gods path. Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition (1 Corinthians 10:11). Further, Gods word is profitable for… correction. The restoring ministry of the word calls us back to the straight and narrow path of godliness. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon (Isaiah 55:7). Finally, Gods word is profitable for… instruction in righteousness. The transforming ministry of the word moves us on down the path of Christlikeness. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror [the mirror of the word] the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory (2 Corinthians 3:18). As we allow Gods word to carry on this profitable, four-fold process, His grace is bringing us into a greater experience of the wholeness that is available to us in Christ: that the man of God may be complete. Additionally, this process is fully preparing us to serve the Lord in any manner that He desires: thoroughly equipped for every good work. Dear Lord, I need the word of Your grace at work in my life daily. Please impact my life by the supernatural ability of Your word. Teach me, reprove me, correct me, and instruct me in righteousness that I might walk in Your wholeness and serve for Your glory, Amen.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:52:28 +0000
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