Let God's Word Read You

As Christians, we are exhorted to "study to show ourselves approved of God, a workman who needs not be ashamed" (2 Timothy 2:15).

The way we do that is going to God's Word—reading it, studying it, and meditating on it. That means to "mull" it over in your mind, consider it, weigh it, and decide whether you will let it affect your life.

Here's the thing: lots of Christians don't want the light of God's Word to shine upon their lives. There's a saying—"If you read God's Word, it will read you back"—meaning that it will reveal things about you God may want you to change.

A particular habit. A certain language you use. A way of thinking which you know God isn't pleased with. Or perhaps how you spend your time.

That can be uncomfortable. But it's also how we grow.

A workman should always want to get better at his craft. Our craft is serving and becoming more pleasing to the Lord Jesus—our boss, if you will. I want to get better at serving Him and bringing Him pleasure because He saved and redeemed me, and He wants me to make the most of my life to be useful for His kingdom.

Oswald Chambers says: "God educates us down to the scruple, examining every aspect of our character. Keep yourself clean in your daily walk, and when God begins His inspection, rid yourself at once of any impurity His gaze reveals. The goal is to bring yourself, in both body and spirit, into perfect harmony with the nature of God."

Let the Light In

Pray that you become ever more willing for the light of God's Word to shine upon every aspect of your life.

You will be more and more an influencing factor in people's lives—fellow believers as well as those who may come to Christ through your witness. That's what happens when you choose to grow up instead of staying in your rut.