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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Meditation on God’s Word

November 1st, 2023 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is Meditation on God’s Word.

Studying the Bible has great value for our faith. The truth of Scripture has a refreshing impact on our soul much like raindrops on dry ground.

That is what we find in Psalm 1, verses 1 through 3: “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-whatever they do prospers.”

Meditating on God’s Word is not a quick process. It is compared to a cow chewing its cud.  We slow down, take time to enjoy the experience, and find nourishment for our soul as we taste and see that the Lord is good.

Meditation on God’s Word is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in the world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Daily Challenge-Remember the Deeds of the LORD

April 15th, 2021 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to remember the deeds of the LORD.

In Psalm 77, Asaph was in a place of distress. In his time of trouble, he turned to God and said to himself in verse 11, “I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”

When he did this, he started to see that God was greater than his troubles. He said, “Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God?” His decision to remember God’s deeds became a turning point in Psalm 77.

We have even more history in our rearview mirror to see God’s miracles at work. Jesus died and rose again from the dead to show the world the miracle of His unfailing love.

Take the daily challenge to remember the mighty deeds of the LORD on the journey of faith.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com