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Word4Today Daily Bible Devotional

by Bob and Debby Gass

‘Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law.’ Psalm 119:18 NIV

The key to Bible study is to make it a daily habit. The psalmist prayed, ‘Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law.’ This involves three things:

(1) God will show you the truth about Himself. You’ll discover His nature, His opinions, and what He values. And if you are living with an absent or abusive parent, you’ll discover that your heavenly Father is entirely different—lovingly different!

(2) God will show you the truth about others. You’ll begin to understand and appreciate their places in your life. You’ll also learn to recognise and anticipate their needs and the role God wants you to play in helping them. You see, when God blesses you, it’s always to make you a blessing to others (see Genesis 12:1–2).

(3) God will show you the truth about yourself. You’ll start to grasp and appreciate how important you are to Him. Yes, He will point out your problems and weaknesses. But He will do more than that. He will show you the possibilities He sees in you and the plans He has for you (see Jeremiah 29:11).

Remember to study your Bible. And spend part of it simply reading, without trying to delve into complex theological concepts. Read and absorb what God has to say, and let His Spirit speak to your heart. And here is an additional thought: since the Bible is the only book God ever wrote, and one day you’re going to stand before the author Himself, wouldn’t you like to be able to tell Him you have read His book?

SoulFood: Obadiah Mark 6:1–13 Ps 119:73–80 Pro 17:27–28

word4today an adaptation of The Word For Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright 2024

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