Growing In God’s Word

Growing in God’s Word

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Dwight L. Moody said the Bible wasn’t given for our information but for our transformation. In order for transformation to take place, the daily engraving of God’s words on our hearts is imperative. And if we are to continue walking on the steep path through the narrow gate that leads to life, we need God’s Word. There’s nothing better for spiritual growth! A wood burner literally engraves or burns its mark down into the grain of the wood, leaving a permanent imprint. So should God’s Word be imprinted in our hearts.

When we read and meditate on the Scriptures with teachable hearts, the Holy Spirit will engrave his truths into our lives so that those truths, too, leave a permanent imprint of God and his love for us. Today’s verses from 2 Timothy tell us why we are not only to read the Bible from cover to cover but to ponder its words, study them, pray them, and believe them because the Scriptures are full of living power and are inspired by God. His Word teaches us what is true, prepares us in every way for what’s ahead, and equips us for every good thing we’re created to do during our time on earth.

The Bible is meant not only to instruct us but also to transform us into Christ’s image. Although we veer at times from its counsel, the love and grace of the Father will lead us back to that Word which has been etched so deeply into our hearts. —CHERI

Thank you, Lord, for your inspired Word, given so that I could know what is true and be equipped for all you have planned for me to do. Engrave your truths on my heart and mind and imprint your love in my life so that I’ll grow more and more like Christ.

The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us like the Son of God.

—RICK WARREN, PASTOR AND AUTHOR