March 18, 2012 (Joshua 1-2; Psalm 37; 1 Corinthians 3)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” Joshua 1:8 NLT
Observation: Joshua has taken over as leader of the nation of Israel. They are about to cross over the Jordan River and God is reminding Joshua of the promises He made to Moses. God assures Joshua that no one will be able to stand against him as long as he lives. God said, “I will be with you as I was with Moses, I will not fail you or abandon you.” He told Joshua, “be strong and courageous and careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave to you and do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Study this Book of Instruction continually, meditate on it day and night and be sure to obey it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.”
Application: I’ve often heard many people boast of reading the Bible through in a year. I know of churches that make a big deal of completing this task. With a certificate and awards ceremony these people are praised and rewarded for doing a great thing. Don’t get me wrong, anything we can do to get people to read their Bible is a good thing, but God’s word clearly teaches us that we should meditate on it day and night. Not for just a year, but continually. Don’t read your Bible one time through in a year, but rather read it through every year from now own. Make it a goal of yours to seek God in His word daily for the rest of your life. Make the study of God’s word more than a “thing” you do, make it a life you live, continually.
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for this day, I ask that You bless it and keep it for Your glory. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that provide and protect me daily. Thank You for Your word that instructs, corrects and encourages me. Show me the path You want me to walk, teach me Your ways and help me obey them. As I study Your word reveal to me the lessons You would have me to learn, in Jesus name, Amen!