In this new year as many of you consider ways to immerse yourself in Scripture, I’ll share a way that Sarah and I used to keep it literally before us as we rose up in the morning and laid down at night by posting verses on our bathroom mirror. We would choose passages meaningful to us with what we were struggling with or seeking to challenge our spiritual walk in a particular area. The picture here shows what I have been reminding myself of every morning and evening the past 4 months – what a joy it is to delight in His statutes and not forget His Word! (Psalm 119:16)
We live in the day of Bible apps on our phones, access to thousands upon thousands of great messages through SermonAudio and podcasts, almost unlimited exposure to uplifting Christian music, and technology that enables us to encourage each other in so many ways, stay in touch with missionaries, and journal through written, video, or voice format. Never before in the history of the world have we had access to as much Biblical literature and study materials! Yet, with all this privilege and blessing I have to ask myself and urge you to do the same – how much am I taking advantage of these things for eternal purposes, or am I just expending my time on lesser pursuits?
As one who has seen so recently and personally the fragility and temporal nature of this world, I encourage you to remind yourself daily of the importance of God’s Word – nothing else we do each day has more eternal purpose!