In Psalm 119:11, King David wrote, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
When we were kids, it was easy (and fun!) to memorize Bible verses. Yes, we had the incentive of a prize in VBS or an award in Sunday School for memorizing Scripture. But as we get older and have families, responsibilities, jobs, and more, it’s a little more difficult.
Memorizing Scripture helps us when we need God’s guidance or direction. It reminds us of God’s faithfulness and His promises. It helps us to tune in to the Holy Spirit’s conviction. It helps us to recall God’s Word when we’re anxious, confused, desperate, or in need of hope.
And it grows our faith.
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There is nothing mundane about opening the Bible and hearing the voice of God. It should elicit such an excitement and joy and sense of celebration within us that makes a sporting event seem boring and trivial in comparison. Why? Because the Bible brings joy.
Did you know that God is a singer? Why would that be a surprise? He created us to sing; one would expect that He has some experience at it Himself. Yes, the Lord of all creation sings. That defies our image of the frozen-faced, always-disappointed God of high expectations.
God demonstrated His own love for us in a rather remarkable way: He sent His beloved Son into the world to die for people who had long rebelled against and insulted Him. You don’t normally see that kind of love in this world. In fact, it’s supernatural.