"Search the scriptures." #LightTheWorld day 10
As I am sure many of you have noticed by now, I love the scriptures, not just reading them but actually searching them.
They are a great source of inspiration and knowledge to me. I also love the way I feel when I study them.
It is through them that I hear the words of God as recorded by his servants the prophets and apostles.
By reading the scriptures I can say that God has spoken to me. Not directly... but indirectly. I hear his words through the pen of others, but not only that I feel his words confirmed as I read.
The scriptures differ from other books in that there is much more there than meets the eye at first glance or casual reading. When truly srearching the scriptures one is able to discern and understand, via the Holy Spirit, more than what is simply on the written page. Insights flow freely into the mind. It is at times like these that one truly feels the power of the scriptures.
Ones mind is enlightened, the heart is gladdened and the soul expanded.
Jesus taught:
"Search the scriptures."
—John 5:39
The scriptures contain the word of God, relayed to us through inspired servants. As we study the scriptures, we grow closer to God and gain a clearer vision of our purpose on earth.
WAYS YOU CAN USE THE SCRIPTURES TO LIFT UP OTHERS
Do you have a favorite scripture?
Share it with friends and family on social media.Want to start the day off right with your family?
Make a commitment to read the scriptures together for 15 minutes every day this week. You’ll be surprised at the difference it makes.Do you know someone who could benefit from a specific passage of scripture?
Text it to the person and explain why you thought of sharing it with him or her.
Which one will you try, or do you have some other way you can share the peace and power of the scriptures with someone else?
For me so far its been great reading and voting for all your comments and seeing the creativeness in the posts. Its also been great to see we have been getting posts everyday and many of them are being rewarded, not just by my voting but by others voting as well.
I will continue monitoring the #lighttheworld hashtag and will be throwing all spare voting power in that direction, to comments and posts.
If you decide to participate using your own top level post, please just insert the days video, theme and link, as I have done. The rest is up to you and lets see how creative and positive a contribution we can all make.
I will however be monitoring and voting within the tag on all days, not just 3, 6, 9, 11 etc.
'' Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path '' - Psalm 119 vs 105
Firstly I want to Thank you @gavvet for all your effort especially through the #lighttheworld campaign.
I believe the word of God gives me clarity and focus during each day.
The first thing I reach for in the morning are my glasses, because they are help me do everything. To look at a room through blurred vision is confusing. Is that an apple or tomato? Is she angry or happy? Putting my glasses on is a simple step that helps me correctly respond to things that come my way because I can accurately see what they are.
Without a consistent dose of the Word, a stressful situation can feel confusing and overwhelming (in other words, blurry). Why am I frustrated? Am I angry at my children, or am I taking other worries out on them? But when I have a steady dose of truth in my life, I can quickly perceive my circumstances and my heart's responses.
Like putting on glasses, it brings clarity, helping me accurately discern the events of the day and my own responses. When my anger is related to self-sufficiency (assuming my life holds together by my own effort), I can repent and relinquish control to God again.
Well said
On Crypto Currency - «He required everyone—small and great, rich and poor, free and slave—to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead.
And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name.»
Revelation 13
My favorite scripture:
We all have weaknesses to make us humble, but if we humble ourselves, God can make our weaknesses become strengths.
words that are very beautiful and very meaningful
Nice to see Christian posts here at Steemit.
Keep it up brother.
Will start a series soon as well.
Spread the light. :)
@gavvet, I realy love your passion for christ, am following you right away. Anytime i read the word of God, my soul and body are nourished. With the word of God,all things are set for me and you. Chk out revelation 2:10.
Thank u for your post - I want to share one I truly like, on LOVE : ♥
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."
I appreciate this saying it doesn't dishonor people, nor does it keep a record of wrongs -
Another #LOVE-Related Scripture is... "I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine." ~ Song of Solomon 8:3
P.S. - For MOMS : There are some nice #Bible verses for children here
(To teach about #christmas ) :
http://www.motherhoodonadime.com/kids/12-bible-verses-to-teach-kids-about-christmas
'' Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.'' - Romans 12 vs 2
We can't deny the fact that we are living in a fallen world. We're caught up in a current like in a sea. Materialism, selfishness, immorality, and mindless entertainment daily nudge us away from God. Add our self-centered flesh and our enemy, Satan, and there's a lot of strength to that current.
The Word of God is like an anchor. Each time you read it, you are putting your anchor in the ground and holding on. It keeps you from drifting. But without daily grabbing on to this anchor, you may be miles away before you realize what happened. This is why frequent study and meditation of the Word of God is crucial.
I like what you say, it can be so easy to drift away, if the daily habit of reading and meditation dont happen
I love it. Lighttheworld sounds amazing so thank you for creating it.
I try to share some of my favorite scriptures on social media because I don't think people know that the real-life answers are in the bible. Most people think the bible is boring or that they don't understand it, so I try to show them the the bible is the truth, is the life, is the way.
When I see a friend or family that is hurting I send the scripture in a message and explain to them why I sent it, so I'm glad you suggested to do these things, it motivates me even more to keep on doing it.
I start my day with spending some time with God because it gives me joy and it is just the best way to start a happy day.
“No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that rises against you in judgment you will condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord , And this is their vindication from Me,” says the Lord .
ISAIAH 54:17 AMP
As we draw closer to the end of the year, may we all be exempted from all operations of darkness and enter into 2018 in one peace and fullness of joy in Jesus name
In today's world we often find people who are not much into the God's way rather running towards money and other things in their life ,I know it is needed but we should not forget where we are from and where we will go and by that if we even follow some of the ways towards peace our life would rise that is sure :)